Student Success Coach - Bilingual

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

Austin, TX, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is currently seeking a Bilingual Student Success Coach for our Norwood Campus, located at 1015 Norwood Park Blvd.

The Goodwill Excel Center is the first free, public charter high school in Texas that provides adults ages 18-50 the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, complete an in-demand professional certification, and begin postsecondary education. There are seven campuses within the charter district. Two campuses are in Austin: one at the Goodwill Community Center and one in South Austin in partnership with American YouthWorks. The other five campuses are located within correctional facilities across the state. For more information on the Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School, visit https://excelcenterhighschool.org/.

The Student Success Coach (SSC) is responsible for promoting continued student engagement, serve as a student advocate, support student learning, and provide resources to ensure students are progressing toward graduation. The SSC helps to alleviate barriers that may impede educational and socio-emotional progress. The SSC builds empowering relationships with each student, holding coaching & advising sessions, setting goals, and implementing strength-based strategies to facilitate ways in which students can overcome barriers and continue progress towards their diploma and career pathway. The SSC works closely with other campus and district teams to ensure students make successful transitions and receive wraparound support from point of entry through exit into a meaningful post-secondary avenue. The SSC supports the scheduling process by assisting with designing the master schedule and serving as an expert in graduation plan progression and credit attainment.

Role and Responsibilities

Guide students toward academic success through managing and monitoring student information (i.e. credits, tracking state testing, Language Credit by Exam process, etc.), developing class schedule, and assisting students in planning for graduation.
Advise students regarding educational decisions and disseminate program information.
Document all guidance interventions and scheduling actions in an electronic database in a proactive, timely, and ethical manner that meets quality and quantity standards.
Facilitate students’ learning experiences through individual and/or group coaching meetings to ensure student engagement with academic progression via course sequence and accomplishment of personal, academic, and career goals.
Coach students from a systemic, trauma-informed model that is strength-focused, student-driven, supportive and motivating, and that focuses on setting tangible, realistic, and measurable goals.
Work collaboratively with students to develop detailed and regularly updated Personal Graduation and Career Plans to identify career goals and action steps.
Support and implement attendance and retention strategies by implementing proactive advising interventions that facilitate student connection to persistence in goals throughout the Excel Center student journey.
Intervene proactively and in a positive manner to address student behavioral needs that arise through early-identification of potential risk factors, collaboration with staff, facilitation of restorative meetings, monitoring of behavioral planning, and encouragement of pro-social and career-ready student behavioral.
Develop and implement student incentives and creative engagement strategies that recognize key educational/career/personal milestones to increase student buy-in and academic success.
Collaborate with instructors to develop student individual learning plans based on intake and ongoing benchmark assessments.
Provide support, work closely, and maintain open communication with staff and students to support student success.
Collaborate with Campus teams to ensure the successful transition of applicants to fully enrolled students and integration of students into the Excel Center environment via accurate and career-focused scheduling.
Coordinate with key community support persons for students (i.e. family members, friends, mentors, etc.) to build and sustain a network that will reinforce student progress.
Facilitate transitions with students by moving them efficiently and thoroughly toward graduation via their individualized pathway and coordinating with other school staff to ensure the continuum of support pre- and post-graduation.
Assist with the design a Master Schedule that meets the needs of students, TEA requirements, and strategic district objectives.
Maintain a suitable number of students per class by scheduling students appropriately.
Use personal vehicle to conduct home visits to students/family members in community, coordinate and document in-person referrals for wraparound care, and periodically transport students according to policy guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Assist school team with outreach efforts and community integration events throughout the school year (periodically nights and weekends).
Provide assistance, proctoring, and support for annual state testing administration.
Work collaboratively on Student Success Coaching District Team which may involve providing in person or remote support to or carrying caseloads from other campuses (South & North Austin & Justice Education Campuses).
Attend all team and professional meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Associate degree or two years’ experience working with marginalized populations in an educational setting.
Valid Driver’s License, up to date auto insurance and good driving record.
Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
Must be bilingual in either Spanish or Arabic and English.
Must have a framework for understanding socioemotional, behavioral, and educational trends related to providing key student supports in an adult-academic setting.
Must have working knowledge of computer programs and accessing internet applications such as Student Information Systems, Microsoft Office Products, Google Applications (Gmail), Excel, Microsoft Word, and Internet Explorer.
Knowledge of community resources.
Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills.
Must be self-motivated willing to be a team player.
Must be adaptable to shifting priorities while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Strong socioemotional and behavioral intervention skills.
Must have the ability to embrace change positively and manage their workload independently.
Ability to gather and analyze data for informed decision making.
Ability to develop relationships and to relate to a diverse population.
Must possess the essential mindset that all students can achieve at high levels.
Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs.
Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization.
Must demonstrate a maturity of practice using the 7 pillars and principles of servant leadership.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Adult Education, School Counseling or related area of study.
Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or adult education setting.
Experience working with adult learners.
Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic and English.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.