Hrly - Graduation Coach

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is seeking an hourly Graduation Coach to provide targeted academic monitoring, individualized support, and intervention services to Arlington Community High School students working toward graduation. The role focuses on students in the four-year Federal Graduation Indicator (FGI) cohort, supporting academic progress, addressing barriers to graduation, and improving on-time graduation rates. The coach works with school counselors, teachers, administrators, students, and families to identify students at risk of not graduating and develop individualized strategies to support high school completion. This is an hourly, as-needed, temporary position paying $60.00 per hour. Work hours are flexible and coordinated with school administration to accommodate student schedules and program needs. The role may require daytime, evening, and occasional weekend availability; hours are determined by student needs and approved by school administration. The position is not eligible for employee benefits, and employment is not guaranteed for a specific duration and may end based on operational and staffing needs.

Requirements

Experience working with high school students, particularly students who may be at risk of not graduating.
Knowledge of Virginia high school graduation requirements, diploma options, and credit accumulation.
Experience using student information systems; Synergy is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive, and spreadsheets for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, students, and families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive student information.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple student cases, and follow through on identified interventions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student services, or a related field preferred.
Experience using Synergy student information system.

Responsibilities

Monitor academic progress, course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation status for students in the four-year FGI cohort.
Review academic records, transcripts, and graduation requirements to identify students at risk of not graduating on time.
Develop and maintain progress-monitoring tools, spreadsheets, and tracking systems documenting academic performance, graduation readiness, and intervention efforts.
Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators to identify academic concerns and coordinate interventions and support services.
Meet regularly with identified students to review progress, establish goals, address challenges, and develop actionable graduation plans.
Communicate with families, as appropriate, about student progress, graduation requirements, and available academic supports.
Monitor attendance, engagement, and academic performance to identify barriers to successful course completion.
Assist students in understanding Virginia high school graduation requirements, including credit and diploma requirements.
Provide regular progress updates and reports to school administration and counseling staff, including student needs, intervention outcomes, and progress toward graduation.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with APS policies and applicable student privacy requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support student achievement and graduation outcomes.