Student Engagement/Graduation Specialist

About the Role

Coordinate access to services available through school district and/or community for the purpose of strengthening communication, self-advocacy, and leadership skills. Coordinate access to services available through school district and/or community for the purpose of reducing and/or eliminating identified barriers.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with school counselor, teachers, and other appropriate staff to develop a caseload of students most at-risk of not meeting state academic and achievement standards, developing mentor relationships with students, and facilitating understanding of district requirements toward graduation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with school counselor, teachers, and other staff to develop a caseload of students most at-risk of not meeting state academic and achievement standards
• Develop mentor relationships with students for the purpose of facilitating academic and attendance supports for students and their families
• Facilitate understanding by student and family of district requirements toward graduation, including High School and Beyond Plan
• Facilitate access to school counselor and teaching staff regarding academic needs, including class scheduling
• Identify barriers that inhibit the ability of high school students to meet state academic and achievement standards
• Implement a case management model focused on providing supplemental support and intervention strategies
• Maintain on-going communication with counselor, students, families, and other staff regarding student progress
• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen skills in working with at-risk students
• Work with school counselor to monitor attendance, discipline, credits/grades, and other social/academic issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related area required
• Related experience preferred
• Bilingual required (English and Spanish)
• Experience working independently, semi-independently, and in collaborative teams
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and primary language of target population (Spanish)
• Knowledge of basic computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purpose, and problem-solving to identify issues and create action plans
• Flexible work schedule

Benefits

• Salary: $33.14 per hour
• Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, paid time off, paid holidays, and more

Schedule

Working days: 5 days per week / 220 working days per year, Hours per day: 8

About Grandview School District

We are a rural and innovative school district offering a wide variety of academic programs and services. Grandview School District is 2A and has over 3,800 students, with 92% being Hispanic. We are devoted to providing quality education that will empower and challenge all scholars to acquire and apply skills in a diverse, ever-changing community.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.