Student Success Mentor- Maricopa Campus

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $31,296-51,984 DOE

POSITION : Student Success Mentor

EMPLOYER : Student Choice High School - Maricopa Campus

SUPERVISOR : Primary- Principal; (District Department Oversight- Administrator for Mentoring and Community Partnerships)

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Salary varies based on placement within the Non-Certified Compensation Schedule (pay range between $31,296-51,984) depending on directly related work experience and / or level of education).
• Full-time employment is equivalent to 12 months / 225 work days (Work Calendar A).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• Full-Time employees receive benefits to include :
• Participation in ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System);
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage;
• $250 monthly, employer-paid contribution to an HSA account;
• Short-term disability coverage;
• $50,000 Term Life Insurance policy.
• Paid time off includes ten PTO days, thirty-four paid holidays, and five additional vacation days
• For positions outside Maricopa County, travel and overnight stay could be required for participation in district-level, onsite professional development, training, and meetings at designated locations within the Greater Phoenix area.

Compensation will be provided for travel, food, and lodging).

JOB SUMMARY : The role of the Student Success Mentor at Student Choice High School serves alongside leadership and staff as a champion and mentor for students needing wrap-around services and an alternative pathway to their high school diploma.

This is a dynamic individual who supports alternative education and who strongly advocates for underprivileged and underserved youth and young adults.

• Utilizing the National Alternative Education Association’s Exemplary Practices as the standard for excellence, the Student Success Mentor promotes and enhances the overall mission, vision, and culture of the organization;
• engages in professional development and program evaluation with all stakeholders to foster continuous improvement; adheres to all policies and procedures benefiting the success of the organization and all stakeholders;

performs tasks in the development and continuous implementation of a high school program, which promotes the educational well-being of each student in the school.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Primarily serves as a lead mentor and champion to students for completing their high school diploma and pursuing college or career pathways.
• Oversees the implementation, data collection, and data analysis of the Mentoring / Outreach program and Student Success Plan for designated students.
• Oversees facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Oversees establishing a positive learning environment and responding to the individual needs of students.
• Supports the Lead Team Teacher and campus administration with team and stakeholder collaboration for the effective implementation of student programs.
• Provides secondary supervision and support to the Student Success Assistant.
• Ensures that all activities conform to building and district guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school, district and community.
• Reacts to change productively and positively.
• Appropriately operates all classroom equipment.
• Supports the philosophy, core values, mission and vision of Student Choice.
• Works as part of a collaborative District / Campus team and projects collegiality and ability to inspire trust.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience in using various computers and computer programs.
• Professional experience.
• Desire to positively impact adolescents and young adults.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, Seminary, or any field related to mentoring youth and young adults.
• Experience mentoring youth and young adults.
• Bilingual.

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.

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled