Education Support Professional High School and Beyond Plan Navigator

Tacoma School District • Tacoma, WA

368d • $25 - $26

About The Position

This position provides guidance and resources to students to ensure completion of their High school and Beyond Plan in accordance with RCW 28A.230.090 and WAC 180-51-220. The High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) Navigator will assist and guide in the selection of the individual student's courses and graduation pathway options, based on the career and education goals identified in the individual student's plan. The position requires completion and attaining of the state mandated General Paraeducator Certificate. The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducator/Education Support Professionals (ESP) and supports a career growth ladder for those who wish to advance their career as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 72 credit hours of post-secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist students.
• Completion of the Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study (FCS).
• At least two years successful experience working with at-risk students.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid and CPR certification is required within 60 days of employment.
• Required to attend MANDT or other District restraint training and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily accessible, consistent support, under the direction of the Reengagement Case Manager and Program Administrator, to students participating in reengagement instruction and activities.
• Supports reengagement students with specialized assistance in the areas of career guidance and employment.
• Assists the reengagement students, with guidance from the Reengagement Case Manager to access resources and other services.
• Processes new student intakes and assessments from the Reengagement Case Manager.
• Maintains and safeguards accurate and complete student records by documenting meetings and detailing case notes.
• May assist in pre-enrollment to potential students by helping them understand the program.
• Focuses on the student to foster positive relationship building, growth and motivation.
• May assist the Reengagement Case Manager with providing follow-up support for students for one year after transition to employment.
• Collaborates effectively with Reengagement Center's Case Manager, school staff, program Administrator and/or other department staff.

Benefits

• This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree