Transition Coach (8591 FedP)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the building Principal/Administrator and/or Associate Principal(s), the Transition Coach is responsible for working with the students who are identified as "At-Risk" in grades 6-8 or 9-12.

Requirements

• Light typing/keyboarding.
• Work experience which involves interviewing, research, and problem solving expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge sufficient to assist students with various academic subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and relate to secondary students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform on the computer using Windows environment and related Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the on-line student system (WESPaC) in conjunction with the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC).
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience with diversity issues.
• Understanding of and/or training in conflict mediation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Responsibilities

• Identify At-Risk students, determine barriers to success, implement barrier reduction activities, and monitor student progress.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and the general public using a variety of technologies.
• Answer inquiries when appropriate on referred students.
• Work with referred students on school performance issues, i.e. study skills, time management, goal setting, motivation, tutoring, attendance issues, post high-school transition skills, etc.
• Work with counselor(s), teacher(s), parents, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) staff, and other appropriate staff on a plan of action to improve a student's performance or address an area of need.
• Assist with monitoring and follow-up.
• Coordinate interventions with school staff.
• Assist with student activities designed to enhance student’s interest in school through the development of career readiness skills, interpersonal relationships, projects, community services, etc.
• Make referrals to the counselor(s) regarding specific student needs.
• Work with community, parents, law enforcement, emergency services, social services, school juvenile services, school district personnel, and all other agencies to maintain cooperative relations.
• Assist administrators in Fulfilling Student Improvement Plan (SIP), Annual Yearly Progress (AYP), and District goals.
• Provide documentation of students assisted.
• Assist administrators with re-entry conferences.
• Verify that each student is progressing on schedule and has received grades for all classes in which they were enrolled.
• Annually work with feeder schools to identify placement and intervention plans for at-risk students prior to transition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed