Credit Recovery Specialist

Richmond, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

Job Description

Title: Credit Recovery Specialist

Division: School-wide

Reports to: Interim Head of School or their designee

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, (Academic Year), CalSTRS Retirement Eligible

Salary: $34.49 - $36.30/hr. and MWA Benefits

Summary

The Credit Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing academic support and guidance to high school students in our school's online learning programs, primarily utilizing the EdOptions Academy and Apex Learning platforms. This role is a combination of teacher, mentor, and coach, and focuses on helping students who have previously failed courses to recover credits and stay on track for graduation. The ideal candidate is highly skilled at building relationships, motivating disengaged learners, and using data to guide instruction.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Student Support & Facilitation

Provide individualized and small-group academic support to students working on EdOptions Academy and/or Apex Learning courses across various subjects, e.g., Math, English, Science, Social Studies.
Regularly track student progress, completion rates, and performance, identifying students who are struggling or falling behind.
Maintain consistent and proactive communication with students (and classroom teachers) regarding their progress, assignments, and any technical or academic challenges.
Assist students in troubleshooting basic technical issues related to accessing and navigating EdOptions Academy and/or Apex Learning courses.
Proctor online assessments as needed and ensure academic integrity within the online learning environment.
Adapt support strategies to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of students.

Platform Management & Administration

Assist with student enrollment in appropriate courses, ensuring alignment with academic pathways and graduation requirements.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, completion, and communication. Ensure accurate grades are transferred from EdOptions Academy or Apex Learning to PowerSchool when students complete a course, or at the end of the term.
Generate and analyze reports from the EdOptions Academy and/or Apex Learning platforms to inform instructional decisions and communicate student progress to relevant stakeholders.
Become a subject matter expert in the functionality and features of the EdOptions Academy and/or Apex Learning platforms to effectively support students and staff.

Collaboration & Communication

Foster a positive learning environment and build strong, supportive relationships with students to motivate them and encourage ownership of their learning. Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, staff and administrators, and parents/guardians to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning experience for students.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the school's online learning program.
Participate in professional development opportunities related to online learning, blended learning, and EdOptions Academy and Apex Learning best practices.

Mission Alignment

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Participate in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and supporting student events, student clubs, and club advisors.
Participate in required campus supervision duties every week, from Monday to Friday, with varying frequency depending on the semester's supervision assignment.

Work Environment

This job operates in an indoor and outdoor school environment and routinely uses standard office/school equipment.

Physical Demands

The employee may be required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time; lift and carry materials up to 30lbs.; reach overhead/bend; push/pull. Must possess the ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, etc.; must have the ability to view written materials, computer screens, and observe activities, ensuring students' safety; must hear and communicate clearly to interact with others. The employee should be able to move throughout the campus to effectively interact with students and staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and at least one year of prior teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
A CA Single Subject Teaching Credential is a plus, but the ability to effectively manage a high school classroom is paramount.

Online learning platform experience desired ( Apex Learning and/or EdOptions Academy is highly preferred).

Skills and Abilities

Competent in using online learning platforms and technology to deliver instruction and monitor progress.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping all students achieve academic success. Exceptional ability to motivate and build rapport with students.
Strong classroom management skills and a proactive approach to student support. Capable of managing multiple students and their individualized learning plans efficiently.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students and communicate effectively with parents/guardians and colleagues.
Ability to uphold and reinforce school policies and procedures. Professional orientation, including appearance and attitude, reinforcing a culture of excellence.

Licenses or Certificates

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints/Live Scan, tuberculosis (TB) screening, and other employment clearance.

Annual Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit required.

Certificate of Clearance (COC), AED, CPR, and First Aid certification.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees. For a full copy of our non-discrimination policy, visit: https://bit.ly/mwapublicnotices

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