The NET: East Charter High School

Real World Learning Coordinator 

Job Description

The NET Charter High School

The NET Charter High School serves students who have dropped out of or been expelled from high school or who have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings. The school’s name stands for: meeting Needs, raising Expectations, Training for life. Students at The NET earn a high school diploma and participate in internships with area employers in various fields.  Our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the career and education path of their choice.

Educators for Quality Alternatives

EQA exists to serve the young people of New Orleans most vulnerable to dropping out of school. It has three high school campuses, The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and The NET: East.  EQA also serves middle school students through The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for 7th and 8th graders, the NEST an early childcare center, and a myriad of wrap-around supports. All EQA programs are built on the belief that alternative schools should not punish or "fix" young people; they should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments that support students in being their best selves.

Position Summary

The NET: East seeks a Real World Learning Coordinator to manage its Real World Learning (RWL) program.  This program involves all aspects of bringing “the world” into the school and bringing students out into “the world” with its primary focus being on running a robust internship program. NET students need the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of professional settings and to access professional mentors. These experiences and networks help students develop their future plans, gain valuable soft skills, and connect their academic learning with the world around them.

The RWL Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to:

1. Direct the Internship Program:

Each year students participate in approximately 100 professional internships across the city.  The RWL Coordinator is responsible for making this possible.

1. Bring the World Into the School:

Every class at The NET strives to connect students’ assignments and learning to real-world projects, and real-world problems in the spirit of “Beautiful, Meaningful Work.” The RWL Coordinator is responsible for helping teachers create these connections

1. Bring Students Out to the World:

EQA believes that much of the best learning happens outside of the classroom and is committed to providing students multiple opportunities to study and engage outside of the high school building.  In addition to internships, this takes the form of dual enrollment, CTE programming, excursions and more. The RWL Coordinator is responsible for building and managing the partnerships that make this happen.

Position Requirements:

Education & Experience

• 5+ years in education, business, marketing and/or workforce development, preferably in the New Orleans area
• Experience working with risk students or adults with a demonstrated record of improving their career opportunities and success
• 2+ years in a leadership, coaching or training position 
• Experience in program development, monitoring & evaluation
• BA, MA preferred

Skills & Approach

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Specialized interest in working with and developing students with learning, behavioral, and life challenges
• Commitment to Educators for Quality Alternative’s mission, vision and growth 
• Excellent marketing, communication, interpersonal and people management skills
• Skilled at program design, monitoring and evaluation, workplanning, and execution
• Flexible and learning mindset dedicated to effectively & innovatively problem solving

Details

• Schedule: All full time NET positions are year-round; all positions are scheduled on campus for a 40 hour week.  As a Coordinator level position, this is the minimum hours expected, all school leaders work additional hours for planning and development. The RWL Coordinator must be available to work nights and weekends as needed for student and mentor recruiting and development.
• Transportation: The RWL Coordinator position requires personal transportation to off campus meetings, events, interviews etc.
• Salary: $50,000-$65,000. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases and bonuses are based on performance and responsibilities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan
• Reports to: School Principal