GOAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST 672

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Job Goal:
The Program Specialist for the GOAL Program has a key role in ensuring continuity and success for multilingual learners pursuing an Adult Diploma in the Somerville Public Schools. As a direct report to the Director of Multilingual Learner Education, the Program Specialist works with school and district leaders to develop, support, and oversee the academic programming for students recommended for the GOAL Program Pathway, from enrollment at Somerville High School through completion of the Adult Diploma Program.
GOAL Program Description
The GOAL Program offers over-age English learners an alternative pathway toward their high school diploma. The students served in the GOAL Program can face academic, language, social/emotional, work/life balance, and engagement challenges that make the traditional path to high school graduation extremely difficult.
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his program is the preferred option for students who enroll in high school when they are 17 to 20 years old and 3 or 4 credit years behind their traditional high school peers.
GOAL students begin their high school careers at Somerville High School, where they benefit from beginner ESL instruction and foundational math and science courses. GOAL students at SHS are integrated with SHS students and take classes from the SHS course catalog in every department. They also participate in GOAL Seminar for targeted academic and social/emotional support, community building, and transition planning.
GOAL students at Somerville High School receive additional support through flexible scheduling, an expanded school year with a summer component, and wraparound support services. GOAL students continue their academic preparation in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Biology to pass the three MCAS exams.
Finally, students complete the Adult Diploma Program (ADP) and receive an adult diploma from the City of Somerville. The program philosophy is that young adult students can achieve their GOAL through Goal Setting, Open Dialogue, Academic Preparation, and Language Practice.
Qualifications:
Experience working with youth of immigrant and refugee backgrounds & SLIFE in educational settings
Demonstrated commitment to equity in educational opportunities and conditions for learning
Ability to form positive relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Experience with leading individuals and teams through change and improvement processes
Master's Degree in Education, or related field
Experience and knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Proven understanding of social, political, and economic conditions that can lead to transiency, migration, and immigration among diverse communities
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with students, teachers, and administrators
Excellent organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills in English
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)/bicultural
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and program development support in the implementation of the GOAL program alternative diploma pathway including:
Communicate the GOAL program's vision and mission to all stakeholders.
Partner with leaders and staff across Somerville High School, SCALE, and the Adult Diploma Program to ensure the GOAL program’s success.
Facilitate recruitment and hiring of necessary GOAL program staff to ensure student success.
Work with the district leadership team to discuss and recommend next steps in program planning and improvement.
Engage in research on best program models for alternative diploma pathways for youth of immigrant and refugee backgrounds and make recommendations to the leadership team.
Maintain a data tracking system that is shared and reviewed on a consistent basis.
Collaborate with the MLE and district leadership team to review and discuss periodic data relevant to the improvement of the GOAL program implementation.
Participate in weekly MLE Leadership team meetings as needed.
Review the Adult Diploma Program curriculum and requirements and make recommendations as needed to ensure alignment with DESE standards
Develop and maintain individualized progress monitoring and success plans toward graduation requirements in coordination with the ADP Assessor and GOAL program staff
Support GOAL program staff to manage students’ individual academic schedules and plans based on adult diploma graduation requirements
Support GOAL program staff to provide academic, career readiness, and social-emotional support to students at every stage of their educational journey
Work with individual students to develop ongoing education and career plans that articulate each student’s academic and career goals with an action plan to attain those goals.
Support GOAL program staff to identify and make referrals for psychological, economic, and other learner needs that present barriers to persistence and success.
Support GOAL program staff to maintain learner attendance records and provide follow-up engagement outreach and support as needed.
Communicate effectively with other GOAL program staff, including teachers, and school and district administrator(s) on student and program issues.
Facilitate regular GOAL program meetings with all stakeholders.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as deemed appropriate by the MLE Director.
Reports to:
Director of MLE Programs
Terms of Employment:
School Year Schedule - September thru June
Somerville Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Somerville Public Schools actively seeks applicants with diverse backgrounds. Grade level and content licensure is required when applicable. Dual licensure including SPED, ESL, ELL, or bilingual licensure and/or proficiency in a language or languages other than English is preferred.
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
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Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.
Job Requirements
No experience required
Contact Information
Central HR
8 Bonair St.
Somerville, Massachusetts 02145
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