Grad PLUS Specialist

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grad Plus Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating district-wide efforts to increase high school graduation rates while expanding postsecondary readiness opportunities for all students. This role works in close collaboration with high school graduation coaches, counselors, testing coordinators, and school leadership teams to ensure students not only graduate but leave with a diploma and a clear postsecondary pathway. The Grad Plus Specialist supports the implementation of targeted interventions, credentialing opportunities, and partnerships that provide students with meaningful options beyond high school, including workforce credentials, dual enrollment, and postsecondary experiences.

Requirements

Strong understanding of high school graduation requirements, cohort tracking, and accountability systems
Knowledge of MTSS frameworks and intervention strategies at the secondary level.
Ability to analyze and interpret student data and translate it into actionable plans.
Understanding of college and career readiness indicators, including workforce credentials and dual enrollment.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with schools and community partners.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to support and influence school-level practices.
A valid South Carolina certification is required, with preference for administrative or other applicable certification relevant to this position.
Experience working in a high school setting required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in secondary education.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided.

Nice To Haves

High School administration experience preferred.
Experience with graduation coaching, counseling, or student support services in a high school setting.
Experience working with at-risk students, MTSS, or graduation initiatives preferred.
Experience collaborating with community partners or postsecondary institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

Graduation Rate & Student Success Collaborates with high school graduation coaches to monitor student progress toward graduation and implement targeted strategies to increase graduation rates.
Supports schools in identifying at-risk students through data analysis and early warning indicators.
Works with school teams to develop and implement intervention plans to increase credit attainment and reduce course failures.
Assists with monitoring cohort graduation data and identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
MTSS & Academic Supports Collaborates with school leadership teams to strengthen MTSS structures focused on high school student success.
Supports implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions aligned to credit recovery, attendance, and academic performance.
Assists schools in monitoring effectiveness of interventions and adjusting supports as needed.
Workforce Credentials & College/Career Readiness Works with testing coordinators and school teams to increase the number of students earning WIN Work Ready Credentials.
Develops and supports school-based plans to improve credential attainment and career readiness indicators.
Collaborates with local businesses, industries, military services, and community organizations to expand student access to workforce experiences and certifications.
Identifies and promotes additional credentialing opportunities aligned to student interests and workforce needs.
Dual Enrollment & Middle College Support Partners with Dual Enrollment and Middle College High School programs to monitor student success and persistence.
Tracks student grades, attendance, and performance in college-level coursework.
Communicates with students, families, counselors, and partner institutions regarding student progress and supports.
Assists in connecting students to academic and personal resources to ensure successful program completion.
Student & Family Engagement Provides direct outreach to students and families regarding academic progress, graduation requirements, and available supports.
Collaborates with school counselors to ensure students have clear postsecondary plans.
Supports communication efforts that reinforce expectations and opportunities related to graduation and beyond.
Partnership Development Builds and maintains partnerships with local businesses, higher education institutions, military services, and community organizations.
Expands opportunities for internships, job shadowing, credentialing, and postsecondary pathways.
Aligns partnerships to district goals for college and career readiness.
Data Monitoring & Reporting Analyzes district and school-level data related to graduation rate, credit attainment, and college/career readiness indicators.
Supports schools in using data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
Assists in preparing reports and presentations for district leadership and stakeholders.
Other Duties Provides professional learning and support to school teams related to graduation improvement strategies.
Assists with district initiatives focused on secondary education and student success.
Performs related tasks as required.