TITLE Student Accountability Coach (LTS)

JOB TITLE: TITLE Student Accountability Coach

DEPARTMENT: Pronghorn Ridge Middle School

REPORTS TO:Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:Non-exempt; Classified Level 4

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:None

APPROVED ON:05/16/2024

SUMMARY: The Student Accountability Coach will play a crucial role in promoting a supportive school climate aimed at reducing the use of exclusionary discipline practices. They will work to establish or enhance dropout prevention initiatives support re-entry programs for justice-involved youth and implement strategies to prevent bullying and harassment. The Student Accountability Coach will also focus on developing relationship-building skills to improve safety by recognizing and preventing coercion violence or abuse within the school environment.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is funded through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (TITLE GRANT). The funding for this position is contingent on grant approval and grant funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with school administrators teachers and support staff to create and maintain a positive and inclusive school climate.
• Develop and implement programs and initiatives to reduce the use of exclusionary discipline practices such as suspensions and expulsions.
• Provide support and guidance to students at risk of dropping out including developing personalized plans for academic and social success.
• Coordinate re-entry programs and transition services for justice-involved youth ensuring a smooth transition back to school and community life.
• Implement systems and practices to prevent bullying and harassment including educating students and staff on recognizing and reporting incidents.
• Conduct training sessions for students staff and parents on relationship-building skills safety awareness and prevention of coercion violence or abuse.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives adjusting strategies as necessary to meet the needs of students and the school community.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate computer-related hardware and software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year previous work with children experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Google Microsoft Excel Word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and to stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.