SY26-27 Student Support Coach

DC Prep • Washington, DC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Students need much more than high quality instruction to be successful, which is why DC Prep offers a range of in-house student support services that support our Preppies’ behavioral and social emotional growth. The Student Support Coach is charged with modeling and building a positive, productive and joyful school environment to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all children. The Student Support Coach works in partnership with other members of the leadership team to ensure the proactive and reactive programming connected to school culture and student wellness is strong. This creates the platform from which students can learn and involves leading in a way that models restorative practices with all members of the community, as well as the use of consistent routines, systems and structures to offer students the safety of knowing what to expect each day at school. The Student Support Coach, as a member of the Student Support Team, works to identify students who would benefit from social emotional interventions and plans for and executes those interventions. An effective Student Support Coach is highly data-driven and experienced in delivering quality social-emotional interventions for all students in collaboration with other members of the Student Support Team. They believe in routines and consistency across a school culture to foster safety and connection and they see their role as supporting that culture through effective communication with students, staff and families. Their work with students and families is effective largely because of their strong relationships and commitment to consistent communication across all stakeholders. As a key member of the school leadership team, the Student Support Coach functions on a 12 month schedule and reports to the campus Community Assistant Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required. Concentration or advanced degree in special education or literacy/ math intervention preferred
• 3+ years of lead teaching experience in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement
• Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education/ Special Education, Psychology or a related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• BCBA certification
• Desire and willingness to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities
• Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success
• Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences
• Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously
• Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships
• Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity

Responsibilities

• Executing on the implementation of student support structures and policies
• Use data to design and execute social emotional learning interventions
• Plan and lead behavioral supports and restorative programming, including individual student processing as a result of office referrals which may involve teachers and families
• Plan and lead individual and group reflection and goal setting meetings with students based on behavioral needs (e.g. facilitate one on one check-ins during detention or community restoration time)
• Conduct student-facing investigations
• Support development of contracts (behavior, attendance, uniform)
• Provide supports for individuals and small groups as needed (mid-year enrollees, retained students, etc.)
• Provide input and consult as a member of the Student Support Team
• Assist with students in acute crisis as needed

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees