Academic and Career Readiness Coordinator

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Academic and Career Readiness Coordinator
Sault High seeks a motivated, organized, and enthusiastic academic and career readiness coordinator – a critical role in our students’ success in graduating and being prepared for post‑graduation success. The coordinator collaborates with teachers, school leaders, and colleagues to utilize assessment data to help determine what a student needs to be college and career ready and to plan and implement career exploration and readiness programs that help students discover and prepare for future careers.

Duties include working one‑on‑one with students to provide resources and guidance, collaborating with partner organizations to help students access external opportunities, facilitating career readiness and self‑discovery lessons with classes, and helping coordinate and lead site visits and informational interviews with local businesses and professionals. Additional duties may include coordinating and executing community and family events, as well as communicating with families and stakeholders involved in those events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

Belief and commitment to our mission, being a change agent, and a growth mindset that all students are capable of having a future plan regardless of whether it is to enlist, enroll, or employ.

Desire to build community partnerships to provide opportunities for students to discover their passions, explore careers, and begin preparation for success after high school.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record to occasionally drive students in Sault Schools’s van(s) to/from career exploration opportunities, preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population.

Ability to effectively engage using a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, social media, text messaging, emails, and phone calls.

Experience with Google platforms and Microsoft Office, preferred.

Sensitivity, openness, and approachability; ability to see and celebrate potential in every student.

Experience advocating for and motivating ALL students (especially low‑income and underrepresented youth) to success in all post‑secondary environments.

Experience guiding students toward paths that fit their strengths and attributes. Skilled at fostering students’ self‑exploration of interests, abilities, values, and goals.

Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to take initiative in efforts to advocate for and provide students with unique learning experiences and opportunities.

Ability to lead and function in a fast‑paced environment with a mature approach to challenges.

Possess strong leadership and collaborative skills, problem‑solving ability, and excellent oral and written communication skill.

Work well in a team and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, advisors, and staff.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, families, and the public.

Working knowledge of career technical programs, higher education systems and resources, and college and career readiness and preparation.

Ability to record and report on student data in a timely and consistent manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Focus

Coordinate and execute a tutoring and academic support program for students.

Collaborate with counselors, administration, teachers, and intervention teams to identify and support students experiencing academic, attendance, behavioral, and/or postsecondary planning concerns through the MTSS process.

Participate in MTSS and student support meetings to monitor student progress and assist in implementing appropriate interventions and success plans.

Assist Student Services and school counselors with providing additional supports and resources for struggling students.

Collaborate with school teams to coordinate interventions designed to close achievement gaps and improve student engagement.

Assist with the application, selection, and enrollment process for academic interventions and career exploration programs.

Utilize College Board and other student data platforms to…