Job Description

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy (IDYCA) is Idaho's premier academic intervention for at-risk youth. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with at-risk youth who live in a residential setting. Teamwork is emphasized in getting these Idaho at-risk youth prepared to return to school and/or the workforce.

Position Overview: Manage all academic records, transcript processing, and student data systems for 130-150 cadets per cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Records & Transcript Management o Process and audit official transcripts o Transcribe grades ensuring Idaho graduation requirement compliance o Distribute transcripts to schools, colleges, military, and other institutions

Student Information Systems o Manage Skyward: course scheduling, class assignments, grade level placement o Maintain databases including DRC Insight and Folderwave

Testing Coordination o Prepare TABE testing o Manage GED practice testing and coordinate official GED testing

Academic Support o Prepare Individual Graduation Plan classes o Assist with credit recovery and GED classes

Administrative o Primary academic contact for all inquiries o Order supplies and create diplomas

Qualifications: o Strong organizational abilities, data management experience, attention to detail, student information system proficiency, and excellent communication skills. o Solid understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Classroom applications. o Experience with Skyward preferred. o The Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Starting Wage: $21.04 per hour

Benefits: Employee medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage paid 100% by the district. Family benefits paid at 80% coverage. $20,000 employee life insurance and $2,000 dependent life insurance paid by the district. Eligible for PERSI retirement.

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible after hire

Daily Schedule: Four-day school week with periodic Friday workdays

Direct Inquiries: Jim Hill, Principal: 208-400-2260

hillj@jsd171.org or jhill@idyouthchallenge.com

Applications Available: https://orofinojsd171.schoolinsites.com/employmentopportunities (select Classified Application)

Email- HR@jsd171.org

Central Office- 1145 Riverside Ave. Orofino, ID 83544

Please return application materials to Human Resources- HR@jsd171.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.04 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person