Student Success Specialist

Position Objective

The Student Success Specialist implements the school’s initiatives while providing support services in the areas such as: student attendance, academic performance, behavior and health. Communicate with teachers, parents, students, and support staff regarding student issues in the areas of attendance and academics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all new students complete new student orientation requirements and follow up with new students after a two week period to gauge student adjustment to our campus and adjust students’ academic plans if needed.
• Complete athletic grade checks are completed weekly and communicated to all coaches, students and parents.
• Collect, interpret and use student attendance data to develop strategies addressing dropout prevention.
• Collaborate with the attendance clerk, counselor, and school administration.
• Maintain a collaborative network among school guidance, attendance, and school based services support.
• Serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and various student issues; assist in coordinating and arranging various programs and services to meet the needs of students.
• Provide outreach, liaison and guidance services to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; work with parents, teachers and others in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives for resolving student issues.
• Contact parents to discuss student needs, issues and progress and provide assistance in meeting student goals and objectives; follow up on student issues, progress and problems with staff, teachers and others to assure needs are being met.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (preferred) Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Note

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.