Community Middle School Education Specialist (62992)

Community Middle School Education Specialist (Cornerstone)

Regular Full-time

New York, NY

About Graham Windham   

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare and affordable housing.  We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful and successful lives.

With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.  

About the Position:  

The Community Middle School Educational Specialist will provide comprehensive educational advocacy and support to help 6th, 7th and 8th grade students perform at grade level, gain promotion to the next grade, and enter quality high schools. The Community Middle School Education Specialist will expose students and their parents/caregivers to quality high school options and support them in the high school selection process.

Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Deliver individualized assistance with the high school selection processes to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and their families. The Community Middle School Education Specialist will ensure that all students apply to high performing, best-fit schools and will track these schools along with the outcome of selection.
• Facilitate learning sessions for middle school students and their families to provide education on the high school selection process. 
• For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, lead essential skill building activities and workshops for student success in middle school, high school and beyond.
• Collaborate with the Graham team and DOE staff, including guidance counselors and teachers, to ensure students are not at risk for attendance and are receiving the support/services they need to succeed in school.   
• Facilitate tours of high schools for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
• Leads career exploration and readiness
• Connect all students with advanced skills to support Specialized High School test prep and support for applications for Screened High Schools.  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalency required with 3 years of experience working with youth, families and/or communities
• Knowledge of NYC DOE policies
• Solution-focused and dependable. Works with others to solve problems, acknowledges mistakes and successes, and follows through on commitments.
• Respectful.  Has strong personal integrity and wants to participate in a culture that celebrates vibrant and diverse spiritual and ideological perspectives, racial, ethnic, and gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Has the talent to build strong partnerships with students and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively across stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $55,937/year, in accordance with qualifications.
• Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plan, and much more.

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.