Model Lab School Outreach Coordinator

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks an Outreach Coordinator & Middle Grades/Secondary Teacher to promote Model Laboratory School to families, students, and community stakeholders while delivering instruction aligned with the Laboratory School philosophy.

The role combines marketing with classroom teaching for grades 5-12, requiring collaboration with school leadership and university staff. Based on the Richmond campus, it requires some evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with engaging stakeholder groups.
• Possess or be eligible for teacher/adjunct certification middle/secondary grades 5-12.

Responsibilities

• Outreach Coordinator: develop and share content with target audiences; support recruitment by promoting EKU to families and students; track reach and impact of campaigns; create plans aligned with goals; meet with community groups and alumni; attend meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends.
• Middle Grades/Secondary Educator: follow program of study to meet student needs; maintain conducive learning environment; implement Laboratory School philosophy; maintain records; cooperate with university and school policies; participate in committees and professional development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Middle/Secondary grades 5-12

Job description

Model Lab School Outreach Coordinator & MiddleGrades/Secondary Teacher
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Model Lab School Outreach Coordinator & Middle Grades/Secondary Teacher

Position Type: Model Staff & Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R200 - P-12 Programming

Division: 3R0000 - P-12 Programming

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Model Faculty - MF3

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person:

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position will focus on marketing Model Laboratory School toconstituents, potential future families and students, futureemployees, current Eastern Kentucky University employees, thecommunity, and regional and state legislators and audiences.Additionally, the position will serve as a middle grades/secondaryclassroom educator providing student learning and enrichment. Theposition will work directly with the school leadership team tocarry out and ensure success in the day-to-day and long-term visionand mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Middle/Secondary grades 5-12

Experience: Experience with engaging stakeholdergroups

Licensure & Certifications: Possess or beeligible for teacher/adjunct certification middle/secondary grades5-12

Job Duties

• 50% - Outreach Coordinator: Partners with leadership andcommunications staff to develop and share approved content withtarget audiences; Supports recruitment and enrollment efforts bypromoting the organization to prospective families and students; Builds community support by sharing information about programs andneeds; Tracks and reports on the reach and impact of marketingcampaigns; Develops marketing plans aligned with strategic goals; Meets with community groups and individuals to build support andshare information about the organization's current and futureprograms and needs; Engages alumni and stakeholders to amplifykey messages; Works with leadership to ensure initiatives reflectinstitutional priorities and values, align with the overallcommunications strategy, and remain clear, informative, consistent,transparent, and mission-aligned; Attends meetings and events,including some evenings and weekends. - (Essential)
• 50% - Middle Grades/Secondary Educator: Follows the providedprogram of study that, as much as possible, meets the individualneeds, interests, and abilities of the students; Maintains aclassroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriateto the maturity and interests of the students; Guides thelearning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals andestablishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, andthe like to communicate these objectives to students; Employs avariety of instructional techniques and instructional media,consistent with the physical limitations of the location providedand the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groupsinvolved; Strives to implement, by instruction and action, theLaboratory School philosophy of education and instructional goalsand objectives; Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions toprotect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; Maintainsaccurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, schooland university policy, and administrative regulation; Assists theadministration in implementing all policies and rules governingstudent life and conduct, and, for the classroom, developsreasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintainsorder in the classroom in a fair and just manner; Strives tomaintain and improve professional competence; Attends staffmeetings and participates on School and University committees asrequested/assigned. Membership in appropriate professionalorganizations is encouraged; Maintains regular attendance; Follows all University policies, procedures and InstitutionalReview Board guidelines, and adheres to Model Lab policies andprocedures as outline in the Model Laboratory School facultyhandbook; Responsible for cooperation with students, professionalassociates, parents, staff, community groups, as well as Universityfaculty, staff and administration; Cooperates fully with allinvestigations conducted by the University and the School asauthorized by policy or law; Perform other duties as determinedby the Supervisor or Dean/Superintendent. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.