Work at HOPE

Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator 

• The Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all events, athletics & activities align with HOPE's mission and values, as well as promote a positive and inclusive community culture. They will work to build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community members to enhance the resources available for HOPE students and families.

• In addition to event planning, the Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will assist in coordinating transportation, equipment, and supplies needed for events, athletics & activities. They will also be responsible for communicating event details to staff, students, and families through various channels such as newsletters, social media, and flyers.

• The Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among HOPE students and families. By providing opportunities for students to participate in athletics, arts, and other extracurricular athletics & activities, they can help students develop new skills, build confidence, and form meaningful connections with their peers.

• Overall, the Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will be an essential member of the HOPE team and the Community Engagement department who contributes to creating an engaging and fulfilling environment for our students. They will work closely with the Manager of Marketing and Communications to plan and execute a variety of athletics & activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our students. The Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will also be responsible for ensuring that all necessary materials and equipment are available for each activity, as well as maintaining a safe and clean environment. By fostering a sense of community and promoting social interaction, the Athletics, Activities and Events Coordinator will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall quality of life for our students at HOPE. Their dedication and commitment to creating meaningful experiences will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Attendance and Discipline Coordinator 

The Attendance and Discipline Coordinator provides leadership and direction to support student learning and achievement through the coordination of prevention and intervention services. This position will address individual student issues and provide support, technical assistance and training in the area of truancy reduction, dropout prevention, restorative discipline, classroom management and behavior support. Manage, analyze, and communicate data, including attendance, truancy, dropout and behavioral data. This position works with the HOPE Leadership and Learning Site staff to monitor, coordinate and implement needed interventions. 

English Language Development (ELD) Paraeducator

The ELD Paraeducator is a site/Learning Center based instructional leadership position with the primary responsibility of coordination of core content support, language development, and intervention programming for students. This is accomplished by collaborating with Site Coordinators and other staff to to serve the needs of our English Learners through:

Professional Preparation and Planning;

Instruction

Assessment, Data, and Progress monitoring of student learning;

Communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to provide a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment; and

Professionalism and commitment to community.

Ensure that all students have access to and receive appropriate instruction to meet grade-level content and language standards and to address academic gaps as assigned 

Uses strategies to actively engage students during instruction 

Implements intervention program with fidelity adhering to time, grouping, and lesson plans to accelerate student learning

Consistently teaches Powerblock groups to assigned students, completes attendance and tracks grades for these students

Coordinate with Site Coordinators, Learning Center Mentors, Edgenuity’s Student Support Coordinator and virtual teachers to ensure that all EL students have access to and receive appropriate instruction to meet grade-level content and language standards and to address academic gaps.

Provide differentiated support to address the needs and context of mentor and their EL students; including co-planning, role modeling, resource management, and collaborating on intervention processes.

Pushes into classes to support EL learners during critical thinking and other offline activities

Pulls small groups as needed for additional EL acquisition support

Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach works with the Learning Site and HOPE instructional staff to support implementing and delivering effective, high-quality core and intervention instruction at the secondary level. Coaches are responsible for individual coaching of designated staff, delivering site-based professional development, and supporting school-wide professional development efforts related to the HOPE’s UIP improvement strategies and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Instructional Coaching to 6-8 staff members (Mentors, Paras, Site Coordinators) within the assigned region per coaching cycle Models effective instructional practices and pedagogy, including varied opportunities for student demonstration and the use of appropriate manipulatives Provides meaningful and constructive feedback to assigned staff members Supports and participates in the lesson planning process, including incorporating EL strategies and differentiation to maximize student learning and growth

Models and coaches identified staff members on the instructional delivery of approved curriculum with a focus on student learning outcomes and student teaming protocols that promote critical thinking, collaborate and student voice Follows a two-week cycle of classroom-based instruction observations followed by a debrief and action planning conference for each observation that is focused on increasing student achievement

through effective instruction Actively participates in classroom instruction (model lessons and co-teaching) Supports staff being coached and other staff in collecting, reviewing and analyzing informal and formal assessment data, including regular review of performance tasks, to make instructional decisions

Instructional Paraprofessional

The Instructional Paraprofessional will work with students in the classroom and in small groups under the supervision of a licensed specialist. The Para will deliver intervention lessons, progress monitor, and reteach as needed to ensure student successful completion of the task. The Para works closely with SPED, ELD, general education, and students in the MTSS process, and supports other students as needed and appropriate.

Provide differentiated support to address the needs of EL, SPED and general education students as directed, manage resources, and collaborate on intervention processes. 

Demonstrate knowledge of HOPE Online curriculum as well as intervention programs.

Ensure that all students have access to and receive appropriate instruction to meet grade-level content and language standards and to address academic gaps as assigned.

Use strategies to actively engage students during instruction. 

Implement an intervention program with fidelity adhering to time, grouping, and lesson plans to accelerate student learning.

Gain proficiency in administering and supporting learning sites in the administration of HOPE Online required assessments (AIMSWEB, iReady, CMAS, ACCESS, SAT/PSAT) and Edgenuity performance tasks.

Provide support in implementation of Tier 2 individual student plans (Read, ELL, IEPs, RtI/MTSS). 

Responsible for providing individual and/or small group instructional strategies to students with special needs under the supervision of licensed staff.  

Make independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implementing team designed behavior support plans; monitoring and supporting students during special activities, preparing and modifying instructional materials; collecting data for IEP goals and behavior plans.

Monitoring and providing feedback on student progress, maintaining student confidentiality and adapting to changes in responsibilities and schedules.

LC Support - Enrollment and Records

SUMMARY:

The LC Support - Enrollment and Records staff, as integral members of the HOPE team and the Community Engagement department, will work closely with Learning Sites to develop and maintain effective partnerships. This position will provide support to ensure the delivery of services related to school admission, pupil count, student records and state audit compliance. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• § Execution of all student enrollment procedures, including review of applications for new and re-enrolling students, student data updates, student transfers, transcript requests, production of student IDs.

• § Build strong relationships between HOPE, authorizing School District registrars, Colorado Department of Education and Learning Site Directors and staff.

• § Support all Learning Site student recruitment activities. 

• § Executes student records procedures, including transfers, student records and transcript evaluations and requests

• § Evaluates, prepares, modifies and maintains scholastic records and the input of related student data into the student information system

• § Maintenance of student files in the State of Colorado’s “Enrich” online IEP management system, including deadline tracking for initial evaluations, annual reviews and re-evaluations, distribution of completed IEPs to all stakeholders

• § Requests, receives, digitally stores, evaluates and distributes incoming records appropriately

• § Updates data and documents to files and evaluates records for compliance with requirements

• § Utilizes and updates the computer database of student records requested and received. 

• § Assists with audit preparation, as needed

• § Supports both General and Special Education student records.

School Social Worker

Pueblo, CO

The School Social Worker addresses the social well-being of students in grades 6-12, working with both the general student population and students whose needs are identified in an Individualized Learning Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. The School Social Worker provides information and counseling to help students, parents and school staff work together to solve problems by communicating and providing referrals to other resources and develops and promotes good community relations among HOPE, Learning Center and community clientele.

• The School Social Worker will provide mental health education and support to students (both special and general education) using a three tier model including individual, group and instructional support. 

• Consult with parents and school personnel to address student social and emotional issues. Assist families in understanding mental health issues and accessing community agencies and resources. 

• Provide mental health crisis intervention at assigned Learning Centers including suicide and threat assessments.

• Maintain accurate and up to date records students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented as required by the school and authorizing school district. Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as required for students Develop behavior plans for students struggling with emotional regulation. 

• Deliver professional development on mental health topics including trauma, poverty, mental health issues and effective practice to support student success including coaching staff on appropriate responses to mental health issues. 

• Complete required assessment, interviews and observations, complete paperwork and participate in IEP/504 meetings as required students with disabilities or those suspected of having a disability 

• The School Social Worker will serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts.

• Provide support and coaching to improve classroom management and student engagement. 

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker/Mental Health Professional addresses the social well-being of students in grades 6-12, working with both the general student population and students whose needs are identified in an Individualized Learning Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. The School Social Worker provides information and counseling to help students, parents and school staff work together to solve problems by communicating and providing referrals to other resources and develops and promotes good community relations among HOPE, Learning Center and community clientele.

• Provide mental health education and support to students (both special and general education) using a three tier model including individual, group and instructional support. 

• Consult with parents and school personnel to address student social and emotional issues. Assist families in understanding mental health issues and accessing community agencies and resources. 

• The School Social Worker will provide mental health crisis intervention at assigned Learning Centers including suicide and threat assessments.

• Maintain accurate and up to date records students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented as required by the school and authorizing school district. Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) as required for students Develop behavior plans for students struggling with emotional regulation. 

• Deliver professional development on mental health topics including trauma, poverty, mental health issues and effective practice to support student success including coaching staff on appropriate responses to mental health issues. 

• Complete required assessment, interviews and observations, complete paperwork and participate in IEP/504 meetings as required students with disabilities or those suspected of having a disability 

• The School Social Worker will serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts.

• Provide support and coaching to improve classroom management and student engagement. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.