The Dual Enrollment Support Specialist is a unique position supporting WCPA’s Access for All programming. DESS staff provide academic and behavioral support provided to our students enrolled in college courses on campus. DESS will connect with professors or instructors to plan proactive instructional tasks or interventions to close gaps, so all students feel successful in college courses. Additionally, this position closely monitors student attendance, behavior, and academic learning to communicate with WCPA and family members to provide total support for our student body.Major Duties and Responsibilities: Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomesCulture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school dailyTeaching and Learning:  With guidance from and in collaboration with the HS leadership team, school teachers and counselors frequently monitor students' engagement through phone calls and home connections. Meet with teachers regularly to discuss student progress and plan next steps for engagement practices to ensure connectedness to the school learning community. Contact parents to support student learning.Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions  Innovation: Develops and executes innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education.Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities and contributes to our professional learning communityCommunity Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community eventsOther duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:45 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.Pay Range: $25.00- $32.62/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
