Transition Coach (8591 FedP)

TITLE: Transition Coach

LOCATION: Cascade Middle School

REPORTS TO: Principal/Associate Principal(s)

DEPARTMENT:Secondary

Hours / Work Times

7 Hours Per Day (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

190 Days Per Year (180 Student Days/ 10 Holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 11/24/25.

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group:Professional Technicians (PSE) Class IV

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this positionPSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
• 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 optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionPSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here forFingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

At-Risk Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Identify At-Risk students determine barriers to success implement barrier reduction activities and monitor student progress.
2. Communicate effectively with students staff families and the general public using a variety of technologies.
3. Answer inquiries when appropriate on referred students.
4. 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.
5. Work with counselor(s) teacher(s) parents Workforce Investment Act (WIA) staff and other appropriate staff on a plan of action to improve a students performance or address an area of need. Assist with monitoring and follow-up.
6. Coordinate interventions with school staff.
7. Assist with student activities designed to enhance students interest in school through the development of career readiness skills interpersonal relationships projects community services etc.
8. Make referrals to the counselor(s) regarding specific student needs.
9. Work with community parents law enforcement emergency services social services school juvenile services school district personnel and all other agencies to maintain cooperative relations.
10. Assist administrators in Fulfilling Student Improvement Plan (SIP) Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) and District goals.
11. Provide documentation of students assisted.
12. Assist administrators with re-entry conferences.
13. Verify that each student is progressing on schedule and has received grades for all classes in which they were enrolled.
14. Annually work with feeder schools to identify placement and intervention plans for at-risk students prior to transition.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

PC telephone fax machine copy machines and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Testing may be required.)

1. Light typing/keyboarding.
2. Work experience which involves interviewing research and problem solving expertise.
3. Demonstrated knowledge sufficient to assist students with various academic subjects.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive attitude.
5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and relate to secondary students staff and parents.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform on the computer using Windows environment and related Microsoft applications.
7. Knowledge of or willingness to learn the on-line student system (WESPaC) in conjunction with the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC).
8. Demonstrated ability to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with established guidelines.
9. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
10. Must possess basic math skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
12. Experience with diversity issues.
13. Understanding of and/or training in conflict mediation.
14. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: