Position Summary:

The Student Success Specialist should be able to utilize the current technology to track and monitor adult student's progress with efficiency. The Specialist should evidence the skills of tolerance and patience as he/ she provides academic coaching and assessment of student progress. As the link between students and instructional staff, the Specialist must be a tactful listener who is able to practice strong interpersonal skills and transparent communication with both students and staff. They must be able to engage with all of the various stakeholders in the organization using clear consistent communication. In conducting various interview strategies, the Specialist is expected to evidence good listening skills. As the “culture carriers” for the organization, they are expected to use tact and empathy to encourage students. Ultimately, the Specialist will serve as a collaborative link between students, staff and community.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Documenting a range of assessment and performance documents to include but not limited to TABE Test, attendance, employment, communication, Bi-Weekly Meeting notes, GED Readiness Assessment and final scores, Certification Readiness and final scores and Career and College Readiness Assessments;
• Assisting students with problem solving and critical thinking to include self -analysis and self -management;
• Supporting student’s development of skills in organization
• Assisting students with the development of skills in time management
• Systematically coaching students in the process of barrier identification and problem solving
• Assisting in the design of workshops and learning experiences that reinforce effective planning and life skills
• Coach students in the effective use of Study Skills, Goal Setting and Career Mapping
• Establishing and monitoring ILPs and reviewing student profiles
• Conducting Bi-Weekly Meetings
• Scheduling and implementing Staff Consultation to support Collaboration
• Analyzing Test Data and Attendance
• Participating in Orientation
• Creating and Sustaining a Welcoming Environment
• Managing Weekly Events
• Participating in citywide collaboration activities
• Communicating and participating in Interdisciplinary team activities
• Effectuating student referrals to CCPrep Case Manager and CCPrep Employment Specialist.

Other Duties

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development activities and other professional activities.
• Creates an environment that is supportive while reinforcing the need for individual student accountability.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head of School or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Instructor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head of School or appropriate administrator. CC Prep reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.