Middle​/High School Pathway Coordinator

Position Title:

Middle/High Pathway Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of Pathway

Job Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Salary: starting at $22, depending on education and experience

The Middle/High Pathway Coordinator (MHPC) is responsible for effectively curating and executing Dream Center Evansville’s (DCE) Middle and High School Pathway programs and initiatives within the Cradle to Career Continuum.

• Middle/High Pathway Development:
  The MHPC will lead the development and curation of programs and initiatives that ensure the success of students throughout the middle and high school years. The MHPC will work with DCE teams to create a holistic approach to pathway design that (1) strives to ensure middle and high school students successfully reach the cradle to career milestones of middle grade math and high school completion and (2) prepares them for the future milestones of college and career readiness.
  
  The MHPC understands and values the Promise Partnership between DCE, students, and their parents, and strives to ensure the Promise commitment is met.
• Out of School Program Management:
  The MHPC will develop and manage DCE’s out of school programming for middle and high school students. Duties include developing and overseeing the structure of out of school programming and activities, organizing and managing students, staff and volunteers, and ensuring all needed resources are available. Through program development, the MHPC will endeavor to create opportunities for students to thrive through diverse program activities and grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually - ensuring that each student believes they have promise.
  
  In coordination with the academic development staff, the MHPC will create an environment where students are supported, encouraged, and challenged academically, and are motivated toward and prepared for college and career success.
• School Integration:
  The MHPC is responsible for cultivating, strengthening, and sustaining strategic partnerships with schools attended by Promise students. The MHPC will proactively build relationships with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support student success and advocate for student needs. The MHPC will lead and grow DCE's student success coaching model, ensuring students have a future forward mindset.
• Spiritual Development:
  The MHPC will develop an environment within the pathway programs that nourishes each participant’s walk with Christ. The MHPC will work with the Director of Discipleship and Christian Mission to create and implement effective ministry practices that include sharing the gospel, leading Bible studies, discipling students and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching.
• Staff Development:
  Duties include training, scheduling, evaluating, and the leadership development of all Middle and High Pathway staff. The MHPC helps to recruit new staff members as necessary and works to build a staff culture that leads to staff retention and organizational excellence.
• Family Engagement:
  In coordination with the Family Development Team, the MHPC will engage with the families of DCE’s middle and high school students to ensure holistic support of students and their families. The MHPC will regularly communicate with parents regarding program information, provide updates regarding student growth and development, and help to maintain a positive Promise Partnership between students, their parents, and DCE staff.
  
  The EPC will regularly attend and assist with family engagement events led by the Family Development Team.
• Data Management:
  The MHPC collects and manages relevant data of students in the middle and high pathway programs. The MHPC ensures that data collection is accurate, clear, and easily accessible to the Pathways team in order to partner in effective cross-departmental data-sharing. The MHPC provides regular reports regarding strategic action goals and other outcome data as necessary.
• Community Response to Intervention:
  The MHPC will participate in the community response to intervention practices in which internal team members and trusted partners discuss student progress…