Student Sucess Coach X26-001-19

POSITION:                           Student Success Coach
IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR:                     Central Office Director responsible for Homeless Funding
 
FLSA STATUS:                    Exempt
 
EMPLOYMENT
TERM:                                   As listed on job posting
 
SALARY:                               $30 per hour up to 10 hours per week
 
EVALUATION:                    Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and
                                                in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation                                           Policy
 
JOB SUMMARY:               Provide appropriate instruction to students and insure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level/subject area 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide academic support- By offering support through any types of barriers that the student/family may be facing. They would be communicating with the student’s teachers to make sure that grades are in good standing. If the student needs after school tutoring they can assist the family with getting them signed up and any transportation needs. Helping the student navigate any challenge to stay on track academically.
·         The liaison will work with the counselors and other school staff to ensure students in the secondary schools are identified and enrolled as McKinney-Vento eligible.
• The liaison would make sure that the student and family have increased access to resources. Making sure that basic needs are met such as clothing and transportation.
• The liaison would provide personalized support-One to one support would be provided to identify and address specific needs. Making sure that the student and family aware of different outside services that they may need and making helping them get in contact with these services. (Counseling, housing, medical.)
• The liaison would help these students by addressing school attendance and engagement making sure that barriers are addressed that are preventing the student from attending or being engaged academically.
• The liaison would build a positive relationship between the school and the family/student.
Documentation of all contact would be kept. Phone calls, student meetings, parent/ guardian contact, counseling/ housing/ medical referrals. Monthly meetings with the Attendance Director with an agenda and minutes will be kept.

• Only focus on homeless students

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; :  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or related field preferred. West Virginia Board of Social Work Licensure (LSW, LGSW, LCSW, or LICSW.or eligible for licensure) Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities.  The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB).  Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
 
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
 
 
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace.  Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.