Graduation Success & Dropout Prevention Specialist

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Graduation Instructional Specialist to support dropout prevention system-wide. Under moderate supervision, you will coordinate dropout data collection, assist with the Graduation Data Verification Report (GDVR), and help implement policies aligned with the Board of Education.

You will develop and deliver training for school staff, oversee GDVR processes, collaborate across district offices, and stay current on research to inform instructional decisions and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of school-based experience working with dropout prevention required.
• Experience with NC course credits, transcripts, and pathways required.
• NC valid license in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Review dropout documents, contact student and/or parent for interview and data collection.
• Collect qualitative data on dropouts, analyze and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate to provide comprehensive, aligned, sequential dropout prevention programs that are developmentally appropriate for students.
• Facilitate annual collaborative process with schools to ensure accurate identification of students meeting dropout criteria by the state designated deadline.
• Develop and deliver training to school staff on dropout data collection.
• Support and coach school staff on the Graduation Success Initiative (GSI), GDVR, etc.
• Oversee compliance and implementation of GDVR, course credit, pathways, and progress to graduation at assigned schools.
• Compile and analyze data related to dropout markers and prepare recommendations for improvement for select K-8 schools; coach appropriate staff as needed.
• Stay current on educational research, best practices, and emerging trends to inform instructional decision-making and professional development offerings.
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training.
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Education

Master's degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Graduation Instructional Specialist to support dropout prevention system-wide. Under moderate supervision, you will coordinate dropout data collection, assist with the Graduation Data Verification Report (GDVR), and help implement policies aligned with the Board of Education.

You will develop and deliver training for school staff, oversee GDVR processes, collaborate across district offices, and stay current on research to inform instructional decisions and