Specialist - College and Career Readiness (NMHS)

Specialist - College and Career Readiness (NMHS) Job ID: 3344 Position Type: Professional – Teacher Level (Secondary)/ Specialist (Secondary) Date Posted: 4/29/2026 Location: North Mesquite High School Teacher Compensation Plan (192 Days) Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal Employment Begins: As soon as possible Primary Purpose Develop and implement strategies to improve student enrollment in collegiate classes in high school and post-graduation. Assist the administrative staff in providing a rigorous college-bound culture for students and facilitate the delivery of student opportunities to ensure student success in postsecondary collegiate endeavors. Qualifications Education/Certification: Valid Texas Teacher Certificate Master’s Degree Preferred Special Knowledge/Skills Thorough understanding of school operation and pedagogy Experience with differentiation of instruction Effective written and oral communication skills Knowledge and experience in best practices and high-yield strategies Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Proactive problem‑solving skills demonstrating initiative and teamwork A strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the improvement of instruction for students Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and challenges associated with advanced academic classes A commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational opportunities for all Experience Three to five years of successful classroom experience and/or three to five years experience working in the college access landscape. Major Responsibilities and Duties Plan, implement, communicate, and evaluate TSIA2 testing for the purpose of dual credit and/or college enrollment Manage all aspects of college acceptance and enrollment for the graduating seniors, including but not limited to applications, Dallas Promise path, scholarships, and financial aid Act as the campus dual credit manager Knowledge of CCMR A‑F accountability Develop and implement ways to grow all levers relating to college readiness Ability to track and organize data Ability to effectively engage with feeder pattern schools, staff members, and parents to inform, encourage and grow college readiness programming Disseminate information and provide training regarding current research and new developments in assigned areas Develop and manage student celebration initiatives with regards to dual credit and college readiness Work in tandem with school counselors, advanced academics team, administrators, and CCMR committee to ensure all parties are actively working towards a college‑going culture for all students Manage relationship and campus plan with all college advisors assigned to your campus Engage in professional development to grow knowledge and skills in the area of postsecondary readiness and attainment Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities None Working Conditions Mental Demands: Writing routine reports and correspondence. Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Intermittent walking, sitting and standing. Reaching with hands and arms frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesquite-Isd