Academic Coach

To support Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) students that are experiencing homelessness, the Academic
Coach will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs and strategies that will ensure the academic success
of students attending 2 CPS high schools, where there are traditionally disproportionately high numbers
of homeless and unaccompanied youth. The Academic Coach will work proactively with educators and
students to promote school attendance and academic planning connected to long-term pathway goals;
monitor academic progress and success; monitor attendance (virtually and in a blended learning
environment), monitor discipline referrals, advise students on 3E pathway goals, and provide highly
responsive support of individual student needs and barriers to success inside and outside of the classroom.

ACADEMIC COACH
Support Cincinnati Public Schools students experiencing homelessness

WHY WORK AT ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM?
Activities Beyond the Classroom is a nonprofit organization that helps students succeed through
equitable opportunities in arts, athletics, and wellness that build character, ignite passions, and instill
values that last a lifetime. When you join the team at ABC, you join an organization that offers
meaningful work in an inclusive culture, with salaries and benefits above nonprofit industry average. ABC
prides itself on providing opportunities for employee professional and personal growth, a collaborative
working environment with respect for everybody’s voice, and an understanding of the value of work-life
balance.

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT?
To support Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) students that are experiencing homelessness, the Academic
Coach will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs and strategies that will ensure the academic success
of students attending 2 CPS high schools, where there are traditionally disproportionately high numbers
of homeless and unaccompanied youth. The Academic Coach will work proactively with educators and
students to promote school attendance and academic planning connected to long-term pathway goals;
monitor academic progress and success; monitor attendance (virtually and in a blended learning
environment), monitor discipline referrals, advise students on 3E pathway goals, and provide highly
responsive support of individual student needs and barriers to success inside and outside of the
classroom.

SUMMARY
● Hours of work: 40 hours / week
● Location: Will work between Western Hills High School and Taft High School
● Reports to: ABC Deputy Director, with CPS Project Connect Manager’s advice and consent
● Compensation: $35,000-$45,000 per year depending on experience; health, vision, and dental
benefits, matching retirement, generous PTO, and more

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A demonstrated ability in youth
development activities and building healthy relationships is desired. A Bachelor’s Degree and related
training is preferred. Understanding and knowledge of public schools is helpful. Good organization,
planning, verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in human
sciences, social work, psychology, communications, education, public administration or a similar field
and experience working with students considered to be at academic risk.
Principle Activities:
● Provide proactive outreach and academic coaching for homeless and unaccompanied youth to
help them address their individual learning needs in order to increase achievement and
persistence.
● Work with homeless and unaccompanied youth, in collaboration with school staff, to promote
the planning of intentional academic pathways.
● Provide proactive outreach to identify eligible students.
● Monitor individual student progress and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to remove
academic barriers.
● Coordinate and offer programs tied to social/emotional and academic success.
● Collaborate with staff to develop and offer resources that intentionally connect academic work
and skill development to the exploration of 3E pathways.
● Collaborate with community partners to streamline referrals to meet the basic needs of
identified students.
Effect on End Results:
● Student academic and lifestyle achievement
● Increased efficiency of CPS Project Connect initiatives
● Long term student success
● Vibrant schools, vibrant communities, and ultimately a vibrant school district

APPLICATION DETAILS
● Application Due Date: September 22, 2023
● Submit: Cover letter and resume to hr@abccincy.org
● Questions: Email Sophia Scott, Director of Operations at hr@abccincy.org