Specialist, Academic & Re-engagement Supports

Office:
Office of Social Emotional Academic Development

The Officeof Social  Emotional Academic Development works with the Chancellor to ensure coherence in the educational experience for our students, families, and schools. Our goal is to initiate change and lead DC Public Schools into the highest performing school district in the nation.

Athletics:
The Department of Athletics ensures all DCPS students have access to comprehensive and inclusive interscholastic athletics programming designed to increase student satisfaction, improve physical fitness, keep students engaged in school, develop leadership qualities, and provide additional outlets for students to express their unique talents.

Career and Technical

Education:

Career Education programs provide the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to succeed in college, careers and to become lifelong learners. This includes JROTC programming.

Postsecondary Success Programs (PSP): PSP includes programming that prepares students for college and career, including Dual Enrollment, AP/IB, SAT/PSAT, School Counseling and Postsecondary Planning, Work-based Learning Opportunities, and Navigator supports.

Graduation Success Initiatives (GSI): GSI consists of programming designed to keep students on track academically and connected to their school communities. This includes work on Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate, New Heights programs, OSTP, and Extended Learning programs such as summer school and academic recovery.

Grade Level Academies:
Sixth and Ninth Grade Academies in DCPS provide rich, responsive, and well-rounded educational experiences for students during key transition years to promote success.

Scheduling, Transcripts, and Academic Records Support (STARS): STARS is responsible for supporting and monitoring DCPS schools in four areas: scheduling, grading, graduation, and the development and distribution of accurate student records.

Data, Strategy, and Operations (DSO): DSO supports the division through the management of budgets, data reporting and analysis, and special projects that support the division’s key priorities in alignment with the strategic plan including policies and associated guidance.

The Specialist, Academic and Re-engagement Supports collaborates with members of the SEAD Strategy Team, SEAD, school staff, community-based organizations, and community stakeholders to recruit and support the academic achievement and integration of disengaged students (students with periods of disrupted school enrollment). The Specialist will review district data and collaborate with district and school staff to develop and monitor academic support plans ensuring students graduate with the designated four-year cohort.

Additionally, the Specialist will mobilize key stakeholder groups to provide the supports, resources, and interventions needed to drive student academic success and positive student outcomes. The Specialist, Academic and Re-engagement Supports will work closely with the DCPS Opportunity Academies and Non-Public Placements and serve as an expert in working with secondary school students in need of academic and/or behavioral supports, including students who are at‑risk or have experienced disrupted school enrollment and students who have been involved with the juvenile justice system.

The Specialist must be adept at building systems and programs.

This position has been designated as Protection Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
Criminal background check;
Sex Offender Registry check;
Traffic…