Student Support & Mentoring Program Facilitator

JOB SUMMARY: The Student Support and Mentoring Program Facilitator supports at-risk secondary students by promoting academic success school engagement and social-emotional wellbeing. This role coordinates a volunteer mentoring program collaborates with staff through MTSS processes and connects students and families to needed resources - integrating student support program coordination and community partnerships to help students succeed in school and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in education social work human services or related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with adolescents in an educational mentoring counseling or youth development setting
• Experience working with at-risk or underserved populations preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) meetings to identify and support students experiencing academic behavioral or social-emotional challenges.
• Review referrals and student information to determine eligibility for mentoring and support services.
• Recruit support and retain volunteer mentors through effective relationship building and regular communication.
• Research and plan mentoring activities that promote academic success and social-emotional development.
• Provide mentors with guidance and resources to support productive mentoring relationships.
• Coordinate mentor appreciation events and recognition efforts.
• Build supportive relationships with students and provide consistent encouragement and guidance.
• Support development of social emotional and life skills that promote student wellbeing and success.
• Encourage student participation in school activities athletics and community programs.
• Communicate with families regarding available services parenting supports and school engagement opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers to monitor student progress and identify classroom support needs
• Collaborate with counselors administrators therapists social workers and other school staff to coordinate student support strategies.
• Collect and monitor student data including attendance academic progress behavior and assessments.
• Maintain program records and compile information to prepare reports.
• Support students transitioning between schools within the district.
• Assist with monitoring progress toward graduation requirements and support credit recovery efforts.
• Support postsecondary planning through career exploration job fairs and college tours.
• Engage in professional learning opportunities related to responsibilities of position.
• Complete all required training.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Provide support to school administrative and counseling staff as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adolescent development and social/emotional learning practices
• Understanding of MTSS frameworks and student support systems
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students families mentors and staff
• Strong organization communication and coordination skills
• Ability to analyze student data and monitor progress toward goals
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with community partners
• Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision

In evaluating candidates for this position Johnston Community School District may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent sitting; moderate standing walking climbing
• Occasional stooping bending kneeling and squatting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Work is primarily performed in an indoor school setting with occasional travel between district and community locations
• Occasional flexible scheduling for meetings and student activities
• Moderate exposure to irritated or agitated individuals

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 197 days