Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Pay range between $17.90 and $29.74), Depending on Directly Related Work Experience and/or Level of Education
POSITION:
Student Success Mentor- Remote/Part-Time
EMPLOYER: Student Choice High School - Remote/Flex Schedule to include some evening and weekend availability.
SUPERVISOR: Administrator for Adult Education (District Department Oversight- Administrator for Mentoring and Community Partnerships)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Hourly wages vary based on placement within the Non-Certified Compensation Schedule (pay range between $17.90 and $29.74), depending on directly related work experience and/or level of education.
- Part-time employment follows a 12-month/Year-Round Calendar.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- For positions outside Maricopa County, travel and overnight stay could be required for participation in district-level, onsite professional development, training, and meetings at designated locations within the Greater Phoenix area. (Compensation will be provided for travel, food, and lodging.)
JOB SUMMARY: The Student Success Mentor at Student Choice High School serves alongside leadership and staff as a champion and mentor for students needing wrap-around services and an alternative pathway to their high school diploma. This dynamic individual supports alternative education and strongly advocates for underprivileged and underserved young adults. This role also includes helping students with career planning and job hunting, equipping them with the tools and guidance needed for post-graduation success.
This position best suits individuals with a deep passion for student success and a strong commitment to meeting student needs regardless of the day or time. If you are dedicated to empowering students and ensuring they have the support they need to thrive, even if it means connecting with students outside of traditional business hours, this role is for you.
Utilizing the National Alternative Education Associations Exemplary Practices as the standard for excellence, the Student Success Mentor promotes and enhances the overall mission, vision, and culture of the organization; engages in professional development and program evaluation with all stakeholders to foster continuous improvement; adheres to all policies and procedures benefiting the success of the organization and all stakeholders; performs tasks in the development and continuous implementation of a high school program, which promotes the educational well-being of each student in the school.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primarily serves as a lead mentor and champion to students ages 18-21 for completing their high school diploma and pursuing college or career pathways.
- Oversees the implementation, data collection, and data analysis of the Mentoring/Outreach program and Student Success Plan for designated students.
- Oversees the facilitation of students' personal, social, and intellectual development by providing career planning and support with consistent follow-up.
- Oversees establishing a positive learning environment and responding to students' individual needs.
- Supports the Lead Team Teacher and campus administration with team and stakeholder collaboration to implement student programs effectively.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the school, district, and community.
- Reacts to change productively and positively.
- Supports the philosophy, core values, mission, and vision of Student Choice.
- Works as part of a collaborative District/Campus team and projects collegiality and ability to inspire trust.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable District and departmental policies and procedures.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
- Bilingual- English/Spanish
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Experience in using various computers and computer programs.
- Professional experience.
- Desire to positively impact adolescents and young adults.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, Seminary, or any field related to mentoring youth and young adults.
- Experience mentoring youth and young adults
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
Closing Date:
Until Filled
remote work