Position is Open Until Filled

Title:                                 Student Success Specialist

Department:                      Building Level

Classification:                    Licensed

Supervised by:                  Superintendent or Designee

Work Year:                        Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The Student Success Specialist is hired for the purpose/s of supporting students in the areas of credit recovery, meeting graduation requirements as well as obtaining GED.  The position will also oversee Student 504 Plans, Academic Testing PSAT/SAT Program, and Attendance. 

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Counseling or education.

• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. 
• Bilingual Skills preferred.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License – is preferred
• Counseling Background and experience is preferred
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Assists students in the development of meaningful education plans that are compatible with career and life goals.
2. Advises students with the development of long-range education plans, selection of appropriate courses, and interpretation of institutional requirements and assessment of progress toward established career and life goals. Assists students with the development of decision-making skills, awareness of educational resources and reinforcement of self-direction in educational planning.
3. Works collaboratively with teachers to support student learning.
4. Able to develop strategies for keeping at-risk students in class and to transition those who are ready to work or to CTE, short term certificate programs or Career Pathway programs.
5. Assists students with admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and academic status. Coordinates funding with other forms of financial assistance, resulting in an individualized funding plan that remains fiscally viable for the duration of each individual's participation in the program.
6. Facilitates and conducts new student orientations, AVID &/or ABS Student Success Seminars and workshops in student interest topics in collaboration with AVID | Learning Success Center.
7. Develops, implements and maintains retention and transition strategies for assigned programs.
8. Oversees District 504 Plans