GED Interventionist

ABOUT US

Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is a Denver-based alternative charter school organization serving students who benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. With two campuses, Osage and GES; CHSC provides personalized, flexible educational pathways that meet students where they are and support them in earning a high school diploma.

Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is a mission-driven alternative high school committed to transforming the educational experience for students who have not found success in traditional settings. At CHSC, we believe in the power of relationships, high expectations, and personalized pathways.

Our school is built on the idea that every student deserves a second (or third or fourth or fifth) chance - and the systems, support, and community to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to remove barriers, re-engage students, and prepare them for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

CHSC operates on a Monday through Thursday schedule, creating a structure that works for students with diverse needs, responsibilities, and learning styles. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and committed to equity in education.

Mission: Colorado High School Charter is transforming the alternative education experience by igniting the potential within each of the diverse young people we serve. CHSC ensures students’ personal and academic growth by creating tailored curricula, a supportive school environment, and community partnerships. We empower our students to succeed in life and positively contribute to their families and communities by offering them the freedom and resources to pursue a post-secondary path aligned with their individualized goals.

WHY CHSC

Joining CHSC means being part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes both our students and the staff who support them. We offer a purpose-led, flexible work environment where your contributions directly shape student success.

• Balanced Work Schedule: Enjoy a 4-day student week (Mon–Thu), with Fridays alternating between professional development (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and non-work days.
• Collaborative, High-Impact Team: Work closely within a dedicated 4-person GED team, supported by consistent weekly or bi-weekly 1:1 mentorship from the GED Director.
• Autonomy & Real Impact: Have the flexibility and independence to deliver creative, student-centered interventions for youth in an alternative education setting.
• Competitive Compensation & Bonuses: Denver market-aligned salary, annual performance bonuses, and an optional Spanish fluency stipend (contingent upon passing a language assessment).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus PERA retirement.
• Paid Time Off: Full school holidays, scheduled breaks, summer break, and paid time off.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The GED Interventionist serves as the primary hands-on operational support and case manager for students pursuing a GED credential. Operating daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, this role requires strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and time-management abilities to manage immediate daily attendance tracking and outreach, classroom push-in support, online work completion tracking, test coordination, and data dashboard maintenance. Working directly with students in classrooms, small groups, and 1:1 settings, the Interventionist focuses on removing barriers and connecting students to academic preparation, testing, and post-secondary pathways to drive persistence, test readiness, and credential completion.

The GED Interventionist leads efforts to increase student engagement, persistence, and credential attainment through proactive outreach, individualized intervention planning, and strong collaboration with internal teams while building external partner connections to support students, including workforce programs, community colleges, and employers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Attendance, Outreach & Re-Engagement

• Daily Attendance Execution: Take and submit daily online attendance promptly every morning and ensure online attendance is sent out across campus channels.
• Immediate Absentee Outreach: Conduct real-time daily outreach (phone calls, text messaging, and home visits) for absent or disengaged students to ensure schedule compliance and momentum.
• Student Recruitment: Identify, recruit, and re-engage disconnected youth eligible for GED programming, building a consistent pipeline of prospective students.
• Home Visits: Conduct home visits using a personal vehicle to re-engage disengaged students, assess barrier removal, and partner directly with families.

Enrollment, Onboarding & SST Collaboration

• Enrollment & Onboarding: Support and lead new student onboarding, intake paperwork, and orientation processes, ensuring students understand program expectations, timelines, and academic supports.
• SST Team Alignment: Work collaboratively with campus Student Support Teams (SSTs) at Osage & GES to support enrollment, attendance tracking, and broader campus initiatives.
• Tool & Resource Organization: Maintain organized case management files, student tracking systems, and physical/digital classroom learning tools.
• Relationship Building: Build trust-based relationships early in the student entry process to promote persistence, accountability, and strong school community ties.
• Tool & Resource Organization: Maintain highly organized case management files, physical/digital classroom learning tools, and up-to-date student tracking systems to ensure seamless program operations.

In-Classroom Support & Academic Intervention

• Push-In Support: Maintain an active daily presence in classrooms to assist primary teachers, enhance student engagement, and keep students focused on learning targets.
• Targeted Pull-Out Support: Pull out individual students or small groups for 1:1 academic tutoring, skill remediation, or focused online coursework completion.
• Online Learning Engagement: Assist students working on online learning portals, ensuring comprehension, tracking daily work completion, and resolving learning hurdles.
• Work Completion Tracking: Continuously monitor student coursework and maintain an accurate, up-to-date Work Completion Tracker.

GED Testing Coordination & Test Planning

• Readiness Benchmarking: With the GED coordinator’s support, evaluate student progress using GED Ready practice test scores to determine exam readiness and build individualized testing timelines.
• Exam Scheduling: Support with scheduling and coordinating official GED Ready practice tests and official GED subject area exams.
• Testing Facilitation: Administer, facilitate, and proctor pull-out testing sessions for individuals and small groups doing GED Ready Tests.

MTSS, Data Management & Dashboard Tracking

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Partner closely with GED Instructors, Social Workers, and the GED Director to regularly review student progress, align academic and socio-emotional interventions, and maintain a robust Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• MTSS & Tiered Interventions: Actively participate in campus MTSS meetings, using data to identify student needs, track tiered support plans, and ensure wrap-around care for high-need students.
• Dashboard Maintenance: Maintain and update internal program dashboards, spreadsheets, and score logs in real time with practice scores, official exam results, engagement, and progress metrics.
• Data-Informed Prioritization: Use data to identify trends, inform interventions, prioritize daily caseload focus, and maintain accurate, compliant student records.
• Program Improvement: Support ongoing program improvement efforts through data analysis, feedback, and process evaluation with school leadership.

Family & Community Engagement

• Family Liaison: Serve as a primary liaison between students, families, and community resources to help remove non-academic barriers.
• Family Night & Event Attendance: Attend, support, and actively participate in all scheduled family nights, school-wide events, and community engagement meetings.
• Engagement Coordination: Coordinate and promote family and community engagement opportunities to build strong relationships with families and the surrounding community.

Post-Secondary & Workforce Pathways

• Pathway Connection: Connect students and GED completers to workforce programs, community colleges, trade programs, and employment opportunities.
• Transition Planning: Support students in developing actionable post-GED transition and career plans.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain active partnerships with external organizations, employers, higher education institutions, and campus concurrent enrollment specialists to expand opportunities for students.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operational Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of daily workflows and program operational procedures.
• General: Perform other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle (required for home visits and community outreach).
• Experience working with at-risk youth, disconnected youth, or in alternative educational settings.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, online learning management systems, and data tracking tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with diverse student populations and families.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple tracking systems, schedules, and student records simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with GED testing, scoring, and test prep curricula.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish / English).
• Prior experience in classroom push-in support or academic tutoring.

COMPENSATION

Starting Hiring Range, $50,089 to $62,849 annually, commensurate with experience and education.

CHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) retirement plan
• Paid time off and sick leave
• School holidays and scheduled breaks
• Professional development funding

Colorado High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and school needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. Colorado High School Charter believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our schools’ success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Pay: $50,089.00 - $62,849.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80204 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,089 - $62,849