Graduation Coach

Caddo Parish School District•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers a program that provides support for students, faculty and administrators to decrease the number of students dropping out, increase graduation rates and improve post-secondary readiness through rigor, relevance and relationships in the Caddo Parish School System.

Requirements

Masters degree and other requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised).
At least five (5)years of successful experience in education.
Satisfy Louisiana requirements for a secondary teaching certificate
A minimum of (5) years experience teaching diverse learners and/or at-risk students.
Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, students, parents, and/or public.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to demonstrate an open and responsive attitude toward meeting the diverse needs of the caseload.
Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
Neat, well-groomed appearance.
Maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification in one of the following areas preferred: school counseling, leadership, supervision or administration.
Ability to present professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify students at-risk of dropping out per student achievement data, perception data, demographic data, and process data (review of EPAS, ACT, SAT, LEAP, EOC, IGP, and other pertinent data)
Monitor behavior and attendance of at-risk students
Assist in the completion of the Individual Graduation Plan and Areas of Concentration
Provide teachers and students appropriate strategies for reducing behavior that put students at risk of not graduating from high school
Analyze, develop, implement, and tracks intervention plans and strategies
Work closely with teachers to improve instruction using research-based strategies
Work in tandem with and support administrators and counselors
Communicate frequently with parents regarding academic plan and performance
Provide students information on alternative and advanced education opportunities (eg. Credit Recovery, Dual Enrollment Programs, Louisiana Virtual School, Hamilton Terrace PM School)
Meet with students and a parent prior to a student’s dropping out to discuss consequences and alternatives
Conduct individual and group counseling with at-risk students in areas of educational, career, or personal need
Develop and maintain relationships with post-secondary institutions
Monitor Job Skills/Work-based Opportunities
Provide required reports to the district and state departments of education
Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and file reports promptly
Plan and develop professional development activities based on school needs
Submit activity logs for approval by the principal
Attend and participate in scheduled faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities
Maintain confidentiality of students and student records
Demonstrate punctuality, maintain regular attendance and make necessary arrangements for absences
Encourage positive home/school communication
Display belief in the capacity of all students to be successful
Communicate personal enthusiasm and interact in a professional manner
Engage in professional learning and growth activities provided the district and state departments of education.
Make progress toward achieving objectives in the professional growth plan
Prepare a self-evaluation as described in the Performance Evaluation Plan