Position Summary:

To oversee and supervise the Middlebridge postgraduate evening program and students and to help create a residential environment that supports the mission of Middlebridge School and the development of life-long learners.

Primary Duties:

• Supervision of the postgraduate program in the evenings, including direct faculty/student support
• Develop and implement individual goals for each student’s postgraduate program
• Maintain written and oral communication with parents, in support of student life and independent living progress
• Support residential support faculty
• Assist with semester report writing process
• Attend daily faculty meetings
• Maintain communication with Health Center around student medications to share with faculty
• Maintain communication with property managers around maintenance and off-campus housing concerns
• Represent the postgraduate program and Middlebridge School in a positive manner
• Assist in supporting student participation and integration into the Middlebridge community
• Supervise off-campus house management

Hours:

• On duty at 2:00PM and off at 10:00 PM
• Work Sunday-Thursday
• Overnight coverage until 9am the following morning, when a faculty member is out
• Follow the PG program calendar

Residential:

• Meet with and support students as appropriate regarding their residential goals and challenges
• Develop and implement community service projects
• Assist in the planning and implementation of student life curriculum

Travel:

• Assist with driving, as required
• Assist with activity planning and excursions for students
• Maintain a clean driving record

Qualifications Required:

Skills: Candidates need to have the following:

• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Flexibility and ability to pick up additional tasks at a moment’s notice.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in crisis.
• Emotional maturity and accessibility.
• Sense of humor and creativity.
• Energetic and resilient!!!
• Interest in young adults and holistic education.
• Willingness to learn.
• Self-starter – ability to perform job without close supervision.

Knowledge: Ideally the candidate should be knowledgeable in these areas, however, it is not necessary as training is provided in all of them.

• General knowledge of Learning Disabilities.
• General Knowledge of adolescent development.
• Behavior management techniques.
• Supervisory experience.

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience.

About Middlebridge School

The mission of Middlebridge School is to provide instruction, opportunities, and support for students with learning differences. Our community is designed to develop students’ academic abilities, intellectual curiosity, and physical and social-emotional development. We strive to create life-long learners with increased independence and maturity that thrive in the post-graduate setting of their choice.

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