Graduation Coach

I C Norcom High; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

I C Norcom High in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Graduation Coach to develop and implement an intervention program for students at risk of not graduating. You will identify eligible students, plan graduation goals, and collaborate with parents and community partners to remove barriers to graduation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and at least three years working with at-risk students. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, counseling, social work or related field.
• At least three years working with at-risk students.
• Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement targeted intervention strategies for at-risk students.
• Create and monitor a Personalized Education Plan (PEP).
• Coordinate a transitional program for 9th graders transitioning to high school.
• Collaborate with families and community agencies to support graduation goals.
• Track student progress using the division’s Early Warning System.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Intervention planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Early Warning System

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: GRADUATION COACH REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 219

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibilities of the Graduation Coach include, but are not limited to: development of a comprehensive prevention/intervention program for students at risk of dropping out or being retained; identifying eligible students; analyzing data; planning, implementing, and tracking individual high school graduation plans; identifying and resolving barriers to graduation; conferring with parents and community agencies; and facilitating career choices. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Principal in collaboration with the Coordinator of Youth Risk Prevention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement individual intervention strategies to increase the likelihood that students at risk of not graduating will stay in school;
• Work with students to develop a Personalized Education Plan (PEP) to include the best program to meet academic and post-secondary goals;
• Coordinate a transitional program for 9 th graders to successfully adapt to high school
• Collaborate with an identified Intervention Team and building level instructional specialists to connect individual students and their parents with programs throughout the community;
• Track the progress of individual students and intervention groups as they move toward graduation using the school division’s Early Warning System;
• Work with faculty and administration to adapt the curriculum and/or differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students;
• Conduct periodic meetings to improve communication between parents, students, and the school;
• Participate in the development of partnerships with community organizations to support the goals of the dropout prevention initiative for PPS;
• Conduct, review, and analyze formative and summative evaluation of the effectiveness of the dropout prevention initiative utilizing the data listed below:
• Number of students who meet their individual goals
• Number of students who remained in school and made progress towards graduation
• Sub-group
• Other as decided upon by the Intervention Team;
• Conduct visits to the homes of students at risk of not graduating;
• Develop a reclamation program for students who have left school, but have the potential to graduate
• Participate in the division’s On Time Graduation Meetings
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/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; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in education, counseling, social work or related field. Must possess at least three years successful experience working with at-risk students and working knowledge of appropriate strategies for reducing behaviors that put students at risk of not graduating from high school. Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults; Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies. Must possess an understanding of the multiplicity of social services available in the community to support students at risk of not graduating. Must possess 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. Teaching endorsement not required, but preferred.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,775 to $96,936.35 Per Year

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Teesha Sanders , Principal
• I C Norcom High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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