Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,700 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, “To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.”

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Coordinator shall serve as the administrator for the education component at the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy and Job ChalleNGe programs. The Coordinator will serve as a liaison between parents, teachers, students and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs staff. Responsibilities shall include supporting students’ educational progress, overseeing the day to day educational operations, teacher evaluation and curriculum development and oversight.

LOCATION:
Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy (Battle Creek)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

General qualifications of a teacher in the State of Michigan, preferred
Master’s degree from an Accredited University in Administration, Educational Leadership or related field
Valid Michigan K-12 School Administrator certificate
Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience; secondary (6-12) preferred
Excellent leadership, communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal relations skills
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The nature of responsibilities listed is a reflection of the job description.

Responsible for coordinating resources and implementing a system that addresses barriers to learning so that all cadets have an equal opportunity to achieve their education
Attend scheduled IEP meetings, in conjunction with the special education teacher and special education supervisor, in collaboration and review of cadet needs, goals and assessment
Coordinate TABE and GED testing including scheduling of dates, rooms and testing administrator
Administer State testing, as required Coordinate after school activities involving cadets and/or parents including Parent Workshop Trainings
Responsible for student data entry, relative to class scheduling, of cadets through PowerSchool
Responsible for the hiring of professional and non-professional staff
Assist Director of Non-Traditional Programs with the annual teacher non-professional staff evaluations
Support climate and culture in multiple ways
Create, administer and oversee 504 plans
Develop cadet Education Development Plans
Prepare and submit all required documentation required by Federal and State agencies
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility, efficient and effective utilization of resources and the proper accountability for revenues and expenditures
Participate in District committees, as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Director of Non-Traditional Programs

Program Coordinator (Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy)