Academic Support Liaison

Academic Support Liaison

Salary range: $74,148 to $83, 489 DOE

Contract: 10 months

Bishop O’Dowd Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity

Strength of Character

Academic Excellence

Kinship With Creation

Social Justice

Joy

Academic Support Liaison Job Summary

Bishop O'Dowd High School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Academic Support Liaison to support students with organizational and strategic tutoring through a one-on-one academic coaching model. The Academic Support Liaison is also responsible for the Academic Support Center and Peer Tutoring Program. The Academic Support Liaison reports to the Director of Academic Support and is a member of the Academic Support team of four people who work collaboratively to support students. Academic Support staff partner with counselors, our Director of Health & Wellness and Therapeutic Services, and administrators to support students’ academic success.

Academic Support Liaison Responsibilities

Academic Coaching

• Provide one-on-one academic support to LD/ADHD students and students on academic probation, and other students (by referral only).

• Build rapport with students.

• Develop and maintain written academic support plans that are shared with the counselor, student, and parents.

• Log attendance for academic check-ins.

• Weekly meeting with Counselor for LD/ADHD students.

• Refer students to in-house supports (peer tutoring, SMART sessions, office hours, etc) as needed.

Peer Tutoring

• Recruit peer tutors, hold informational meeting at the beginning of the school year.

• Lead 3 peer tutor training sessions per semester.

• Meet regularly with Lead Peer Tutors.

• Manage selection process for Lead Peer Tutors.

• Manage peer tutor schedules / track volunteer hours.

• Create and maintain an appropriate atmosphere in the Academic Support Center.

• Collect and analyze data re: use of Academic Support Center and tutors.

Academic Support Liaison Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience providing academic support to students in a school setting.

• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and parents.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Student Information/Learning Management platforms (e.g., Schoology, Canvas, PowerSchool, or similar systems) to track student progress.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.

• Positive attitude, flexible approach, strong interpersonal skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your cover letter, resume, application, and references.

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.

For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School.

As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.