[Sabeswest] [Fwd: Boston Job postings] Dir. of Youth Ed; GED Teacher
Charlie Herbert
cherbert at hcc.mass.edu
Thu Aug 23 08:34:06 EDT 2007
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*From:* James McCarthy <mailto:james_mccarthy at ccab.org>
*Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2007 4:27 PM
*Subject:* Job posting
* The Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc.*
*El Centro del Cardenal*
*Program: Youth Education *
*Agency FTE: 1.0*
As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts,
Catholic Charities responds to the needs of the poor and working poor,
provides supportive services to children and families, and assists
refugees and immigrants as they become active participants in their
communities. We offer approximately 140 programs and services in 40
locations across Eastern Massachusetts, which allows us to help nearly
200,000 people each year. This work accomplishes our mission of building
a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
(www.ccab.org)
*DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION*
_*Position Description:*_
The Director of Youth Education of El Centro del Cardenal?s
comprehensive community service programs will provide passionate,
enthusiastic leadership to an alternative youth education program
providing education and career exploration services to 60+ GED and
Alternative High School diploma students, and will manage 10 full-time
staff and community volunteers. The Director is responsible for
supervising, coaching, and developing El Centro staff and, in
conjunction with the Boston Public School?s (BPS) Office of High School
Renewal, in maintaining and developing a working partnership with our
in-house BPS teaching staff; coordinating program logistics; developing
relationships with parents, community and school personnel; and
cross-organizational collaborations. This is a full-time position with
benefits.
_*Reports To: *_
Agency Director
_*Essential Functions: *_
* *To lead, guide and contribute to the student support process: *
* Supervise and coach instructional and student support staff.
* Provide personal, academic or vocational counseling to students,
as requested by staff.
* Work in conjunction with other specialists to ensure students are
supported in their efforts to adapt, perform adequately, remain in
school, and achieve their goals.
* Oversee the formulation of individual educational/vocational plan
for each student in conjunction with teachers and program counselors.
* Serve as liaison between students and outside agencies.
* Work with parents and guardians to help the students achieve in
school.
* Other duties as assigned.
* *To provide programmatic management and coordination:*
o Responsible for the overall management and coordination of
the agency?s youth education programs.
o Prepare reports and data management required by funding sources.
o Develop and implement policies related to program
regulations as approved by the agency and in alignment with
the agency?s principles, values and policies.
o Develop, in collaboration with the Agency Director,
proposals to secure funding and prepare program budgets.
o Evaluate program performance in relation to stated objectives.
* Oversee the development of the curriculum needed to accomplish
program goals.
* *To direct and implement staff supervision:*
* Responsible for the indirect supervision of the BPS staff,
assuring compliance through that program?s BPS coordinator.
* Do formal evaluations of all Youth Education staff, including BPS
teachers.
* Facilitate regular meetings of teaching and program staff
regarding curricular and programmatic issues.
* Participate in the interview and hiring process of new staff.
o Coordinate activities for staff development.
o Assure staff performance and compliance in relation to
program and El Centro del Cardenal goals.
* *To provide representation for the agency and program :*
* Attend or delegate staff person(s) to attend meetings relevant to
youth alternative education.
* Serve as representative or designate staff person(s) to attend
EDIC/JCS/WIB committees dealing with youth education, employment
and training issues.
* Establish and maintain contacts with other educational
Institutions and programs, government agencies, community
organizations and task forces dealing with the education and
empowerment of linguistic minorities.
.* *
*To follow all approved funder and agency policies and procedures.*
*General Competencies:*
* *Interpersonal skills:* Develops and maintains cooperative
interpersonal and team relationships at all levels of the
organization by consistently sharing appropriate information.
Shows an ability to work cooperatively with others.
* *Performance improvement:* Promotes and supports an agency-wide
commitment to the quality of services, cost effectiveness and
consumer satisfaction. * *
* *Safety:* Performs role expectations according to agency standards
in the areas of keeping the workplace free of safety hazards.
Handles emergency situations appropriately.
* *Work attitude:* Demonstrates a positive work attitude that
contributes to successful agency outcomes. Show self-motivation
and the ability to work independently.* *
* *Time Management:* Manages work time effectively. Completes own
and checks staff timesheets promptly and accurately. Manages
multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrates organizational skills.
*Qualifications: *
* Bilingual - Spanish / English; bicultural preferred.
* Significant experience in education, youth development, and or
youth program administration.
* Experience in proposal writing and capacity to represent the
program and its clients to funders.
* Successful leadership experience.
* Ability to successfully interact with at-risk youth.
* Sensitivity and awareness of Hispanic and Afro-American culture
and issues.
* Familiarity with issues and regulations related to education.
* Some knowledge of resources available to youth in the service
provider community.
* Masters degree in Education or related field.
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of an educational and social
support team.
* Ability to work with people of all ethnic, cultural, social and
economic backgrounds.
* Ability to pass a criminal offense record inquiry.
*Compensation and Benefits*
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
If interested in applying for this position, please send cover letter
and resume to James McCarthy (contact info below)
James McCarthy
Agency Director
Catholic Charities / El Centro del Cardenal
76 Union Park Street
Boston, MA. 02118
Tel 617-542-9292
Fax 617-542-6912
james_mccarthy at ccab.org
*The Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc.*
*El Centro del Cardenal*
As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts,
Catholic Charities responds to the needs of the poor and working poor,
provides supportive services to children and families, and assists
refugees and immigrants as they become active participants in their
communities. We offer approximately 140 programs and services in 40
locations across Eastern Massachusetts, which allows us to help nearly
200,000 people each year. This work accomplishes our mission of building
a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
(www.ccab.org)
*GED Instructor*
*_POSITION DESCRIPTION_:*
The GED Instructor is a full-time day position (35hrs/wk) with benefits.
Under the supervision of the Youth Education Director the GED Instructor
works collaboratively within a team of teachers and a GED Counselor. The
position is a stimulating and challenging opportunity for a creative and
organized individual to develop and adapt materials to meet student?s
abilities and needs. The GED Instructor prepares and administers
written, oral, and performance tests and issues grades in accordance
with performance. The instructor helps develop a ?next step? plan with
the student.
_*REPORTS TO:*_
The Director of Youth Education
_*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *_
o Prepare and implement curriculum for GED subjects and show
written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
o Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of
instruction that provides students with opportunities to
observe, question, and investigate. Teach assigned GED
subjects in either Spanish or in English and communicate
lesson objectives to students.
o Participate in intake assessment reviews and student class
assignments.
o Provide follow-up to students after they have left the program.
o Assist youth education staff members in conducting workshops
to develop student?s employment skills and career interests.
o Assist in the formulation of individual
educational/vocational plan for each student.
o Coordinate schedule of student GED exams, serving as program
liaison to testing sites.
o Act as an academic advisor to those students assigned;
ensure ongoing update of student Personal Development Plans
and that students have a ?next step? plan in place.
o Work with other staff members in developing project based
learning and ?school to career? activities.
o Attend individual supervision and staff meetings.
o Comply with all approved agency policies and procedures.
o *Interpersonal skills*: Develops and maintains cooperative
interpersonal and team relationships at all levels of the
organization by consistently sharing appropriate
information. Shows an ability to work cooperatively with
others.
o *Performance improvement*: Promotes and supports an
agency-wide commitment to the quality of services, cost
effectiveness and consumer satisfaction.
o *Safety*: Performs role expectations according to agency
standards in the areas of keeping the workplace free of
safety hazards. Handles emergency situations appropriately.
o *Work attitude*: Demonstrates a positive work attitude that
contributes to successful agency outcomes. Show
self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
o *Time Management*: Manages work time effectively. Completes
and submits timesheets promptly and accurately. Manages
multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrates organizational
skills.
_*QUALIFICATIONS: *_
· Bilingual - Spanish / English; bicultural preferred.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Sensitivity and awareness of Hispanic culture and issues.
· Familiarity with issues related to education.
· Bachelor?s degree in Education or related field.
· Demonstrated ability to work as part of an educational and
social support team.
· Ability to teach academic subjects in either language.
· Ability to work with people of all ethnic, cultural, social and
economic backgrounds.
· Ability to pass a criminal offense record inquiry.
_*COMPENSATION and BENEFITS*_
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to:
James McCarthy
Agency Director
Catholic Charities / El Centro del Cardenal
76 Union Park Street
Boston, MA. 02118
Tel 617-542-9292
Fax 617-542-6912
james_mccarthy at ccab.org
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