26-27 Opening: City Connects Coordinator - Ascension Catholic School

Ascension Catholic School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in the heart of North Minneapolis. The academy prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where students can grow academically, spiritually and socially. With a strong emphasis on faith‑based education, Ascension Catholic School aims to instill values of compassion, integrity, and service in its students. Job Summary and Responsibilities City Connects assesses the strengths and needs of each student in the school and connects students with a tailored set of supports and resources from inside and outside the school. The responsibilities of the City Connects Coordinator are to: Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school. Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention and intensive services programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student. Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students, families, and the school. Collaborate with school staff, including classroom teachers, to implement the City Connects model of student support in the school community, families, and community agencies. Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families and community agencies. Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and personal development needs of the child. Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services. Participate as an active member on the student Support Team that identifies and responds to the strengths and needs of each child in the school (WCRs, ISRs, SPED, etc). Collect and record data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services. Benefits Overview Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long‑term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension’s Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service. Salary Range $55,000 – $61,000 annually. Starting salary is determined by the candidate's teaching experience and education level. Ascension Catholic Academy follows a structured step‑and‑lane salary schedule similar to public school. The final compensation package will be based on verified teaching experience and educational credentials. Equal Opportunity Employer Ascension Catholic Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension Catholic Academy