Academic Resource Center Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic Resource Center Coordinator provides essential support for enhancing Maranatha High School’s educational effectiveness by overseeing and managing the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment for students.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School’s Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times. Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Not intended to be all-inclusive)

General responsibilities include the following.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students who would benefit from ARC services and to develop individualized learning plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and ARC services.
• Create and maintain a welcoming and supportive learning environment in the ARC.
• Develop and implement programs and services to meet the diverse academic needs of the student population, including individual tutoring, group study sessions, and workshops on study skills, time management, and test-taking strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and program effectiveness.
• Promote the ARC and its services to the school community.
• Stay current on best practices in academic support and resource center management.
• Supervise and evaluate ARC staff, including tutors and student junior coaches. This includes scheduling, training, and providing ongoing feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Coaching and Executive Functioning Classes

• Continue to develop and implement a comprehensive academic coaching program.
• Design and teach executive functioning classes to improve students’ organizational, time management, and study skills.
• Monitor student progress and adjust coaching strategies as needed.

Student Junior Coach Training

• Recruit and select high-performing students to serve as junior coaches.
• Develop and conduct training programs for junior coaches.
• Supervise and mentor junior coaches throughout the academic year.

Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Management

• Oversee the Learning Assistance Program coordinator.
• Coordinate with teachers and counselors to identify students in need of additional support.
• Work with the LAP Coordinator to develop teacher training sessions and teaching strategies to support LAP students.

Resource Management

• Maintain and update academic resources, including textbooks, software, and online tools in the ARC for student use.
• Manage the ARC budget and allocate resources effectively.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with faculty, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
• Provide regular updates on student progress and program effectiveness.
• Conduct workshops for parents and teachers on supporting student academic growth.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Track and analyze student performance data to measure program effectiveness.
• Prepare and present reports on program outcomes to school leadership.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in relevant professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty members, particularly in areas related to instructional practices and academic support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of school-wide instructional and support strategies.
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Vice Principal or Principal.

INTERACTION:

Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interact externally with parents and educational support professionals as needed.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, counselors, and administrators.

• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve academic success.

• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive learning environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and effective strategies for supporting students with learning differences.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting related to student performance.

• Proficiency in using educational technology and software.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong understanding of educational theories and best practices in academic support.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in academic support, tutoring, or a related educational setting.

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff or student workers.

• Experience developing and implementing academic support programs.

• Experience working with diverse student populations, including students with varying learning styles and academic needs.

Licenses or Certificates

• Teaching Credential preferred

Language Skills

• Requires excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, students and families.

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to students, parents, teachers, and community stakeholder needs and questions on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

• A good, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS. Employees are encouraged to be active in their local churches. Attendance is required at all meetings announced by the Senior Administrator over your department.

• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle.

• Some overnight travel required.

Mental Demands

• Ability to perform well under pressure, while treating others with respect and consideration.

• Accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

• Ability to deal with frequent changes or delays.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion; problem solving.

• Ability to work as an effective team member with the Administration.

Work Environment

• The work environment is indoors in a comfortable temperature-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The environment is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.

Terms of Employment

• 12-month employment

• At-will/Hourly

• Normal hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Evaluation

• Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Dean of Faculty

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential function

EXHIBIT A

STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Statement of Faith is the central statement of Maranatha High School in matters of identity and nature, core beliefs that guide our learning, teaching and living. In faithfulness to God, we joyfully and humbly affirm the following Statement of Faith.

Article #1- THE BIBLE

a. We believe that the Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) and that it is without error in the original writings. The Scriptures are profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), that the person may be complete in Christ.

b. We believe that the Bible in its entirety, both Old and New Testament (all 66 books), is true, unchangeable, and authoritative for life and godliness (2 Timothy 3:15-17). It is the complete revelation of God’s will for salvation, sufficient for all that He requires us to believe and do, and final in its authority over every domain of knowledge. Thus, the entire Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of historical facts and people (John 17:17).

c. We believe that the canon (standard) of the Bible is complete and final and that nothing else needs to be added to it (Revelation 22:18-19).

Article #2- THE TRINITY

a. We believe in the Godhead, the Trinity (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19-20) who eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

b. We believe in God the Father who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He eternally exists (Gen. 1:1).

c. We believe in Jesus the Son, who was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) and born of Mary, a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27). His mission was to come to earth to die for the sins of humanity in order to redeem us. He later resurrected physically (1 Corinthians 15:12-17), thus confirming His deity and truth claims.

d. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity who indwells and seals all believers in Christ. He is a person and possesses all the attributes of God. He is God (Ephesians 1:13-14).

Article #3- SALVATION

a. We believe that salvation is a gift from God and comes purely by grace through faith in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10).

b. We believe that those who confess and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved (Romans 10:9-10). This will result in a relationship with God through Christ for eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10).

c. We believe that the message of the Gospel begins with the bad news that all are sinners apart from Christ (Romans 3:10; 3:23; 6:23) and that we all desperately need a Savior who is Jesus (Acts 4:12). We believe the Gospel’s good news is that once we believe in Christ alone we will be his children (John 1:12).

d. We believe that once a person puts their faith in Jesus Christ they will be washed and regenerated by the person of the Holy Spirit and forgiven of their sins (1John 1:9; 1 John 2:2). This will lead, for anyone who has experienced the person of the Holy Spirit, to being sealed in Him, who is given as the pledge of our inheritance with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:13-14).

e. We believe that all who reject Christ will suffer eternal separation and suffering in hell in a state of unutterable, endless torment and anguish (2 Thess. 1:5-11).

Article #4- THE CHURCH and CHRIST'S RETURN

a. We believe that the Church consists of all believers in Christ who are a part, locally and universally, through the baptizing of the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 12:13). As a result, all believers are a part of the body and bride of Christ.

b. We believe that the person of Jesus will return again bodily and visibly in the unknown future (1 Thessalonians 5:2). This is the glorious and blessed hope of the believer.

This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Maranatha’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Head of School and Board of Trustees are Maranatha’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application, consistent with historical, evangelical Protestant interpretation, for the purposes of your relationship with Maranatha.