Graduation Success Coach 2026-27 Rise Program at Highland Middle School

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Graduation Success Coach serves as a critical member of a growing team of professionals committed to a 100% graduation initiative. Specifically focusing on our work with high school students this position works closely with a group of high school students school staff local community organizations and professional groups to implement the Graduation Success program for students at risk of not graduating. It requires a commitment to student advocacy racial equity and a deep understanding of the concerns various populations of students may face (non-traditional students students of color first generation college students transfer students etc.).

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Coach identified students via one-on-one and small group sessions in areas related to program goals such as academics personal growth leadership and service health and wellness college and financial aid planning etc.
Facilitate credit retrieval through online & blended learning opportunities
Create and facilitate workshops for students at the partner high schools
Collaborate with the Equity department to implement college tours civic engagement opportunities shadow professionals and college students field trips etc.
Coordinate and co-facilitate summer programs for identified students
Collect and maintain accurate and appropriate data on program performance indicators
Collaborate with guidance & support staff building leaders and in school community partners to promote positive college going and civically engaged community
Support the organizations development strategies at events
Conduct regularly scheduled home visits to provide support and communication
Represent the organization at relevant college access and success events
Provides training and support for teachers
Perform additional duties as required
Occasional evenings & weekends when required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to and is directly supervised by Supervisor of Graduation Success.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
A.A. Degree

Preferred:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in social work counseling or education
A minimum of 3 years of experience providing case management mentoring wrap around supports or mental health services
Experience working with middle and/or high school students
Community partner experience and outreach
Fluent in written and verbal Spanish

Allowable Substitutions:
2 years industry experience can substitute for A.A. degree

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Washington State Drivers License required

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Understands college requirements and career expectations for students
Understands high school graduation requirements
Aware of mandated reporting requirements
Familiarity with the communities or those similar to within the Bellevue School District
Aware of non-profit and community resources to assist students identified for support

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Demonstrates ability to analyze student needs and appropriate resources from both the school and community
Possesses program development skills
Utilizes and models effective leadership skills
Possesses strong communication skills including conflict resolution strategies
Utilizes problem solving skills
Possesses ability to plan organize and coordinate program and group activities
Ability to provide mentoring and case management to a group of identified students
Ability to collaborate and cooperate with others to achieve the outcomes of the program
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel Publisher PowerPoint)
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators staff parents students and public
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

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.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

AISP Pay Range F $36.36/hour to $38.31/hour (starting wage is $36.36/hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement.20 hours per week for a 180-day annual assignment the schedule is variable based on student need and hours are paid as they are worked. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator
Name: Nancy Pham Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
Telephone Number:
Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen Director of Counseling
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005
Telephone Number:
Email:

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or