HRLY - GRADUATION COACH

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is seeking a Graduation Coach to provide targeted academic monitoring, individualized support, and intervention services to students at Arlington Community High School (ACHS) who are working toward meeting graduation requirements. This hourly, as-needed position focuses on students in the four-year Federal Graduation Indicator (FGI) cohort, with an emphasis on improving academic progress, addressing barriers to graduation, and increasing on-time graduation rates. The Graduation Coach works closely with school counselors, teachers, administrators, students, and families to identify students who may be at risk of not graduating and develop individualized strategies to support successful high school completion. Work hours are flexible and coordinated with school administration to accommodate student schedules and program needs. Daytime, evening, and occasional weekend availability may be required. Hours are determined by student needs and approved by school administration. The position pays $60.00 per hour and is temporary in nature, with no guaranteed duration. Employment may end at any time based on operational and staffing needs. This position is not eligible for employee benefits.

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.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, students, and families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple student cases, and follow through on identified interventions.
Availability may be needed during daytime, evening, and occasional weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student services, or a related field.
Experience using student information systems, preferably Synergy, to access and monitor student academic records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive, and spreadsheets for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Monitor academic progress, course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation status of students in the four-year FGI cohort.
Review student 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 school 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 student attendance, engagement, and academic performance to identify barriers to successful course completion.
Help students understand Virginia high school graduation requirements, including credit and diploma requirements.
Provide progress updates and reports to school administration and counseling staff, highlighting 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.