R 3473 Lead Community Mentor - BIS

Barnstable Public Schools; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

After-school time

Job summary

Barnstable Public Schools is seeking a Lead Community Mentor at BIS (Barnstable Intermediate School) in Hyannis, MA to strengthen student-staff relationships and build a safe, inclusive school culture.

You will work with the Youth Development Coordinator to mentor students, support attendance and engagement, and connect families to school and community resources, with flexible hours up to 20 per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent relationship building skills with school aged students and faculty/staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with youth of diverse cultures and socio-economic statuses in educational, mentoring, or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed care, or youth development principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school-based team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students referred by administrators and counselors in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions in collaboration with school support teams.
• Assist with mentor referrals and implementation of mentoring plans.
• Support attendance and dropout prevention initiatives through outreach and relationship-building.
• Serve as a consistent and caring adult presence and role model for students, particularly those identified as being at-risk.
• Model and promote positive behavior, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Support school-wide restorative practices and restorative circles.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve conflicts and repair harm; de-escalate situations with a calm and appropriate manner.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Work with counselors and staff to help connect students and families to school and community-based resources.
• Support Vision of a Graduate (VOG) student mentors and peer-led initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of after-school and enrichment programming.
• Participate in school events and activities that promote community connection and student engagement.
• Assisting staff in developing positive school culture throughout the building (in the hallways, when invited into classes, during lunches etc.).

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Youth development experience

Restorative practices knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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R 3473 Lead Community Mentor - BIS

Barnstable Public Schools Barnstable Intermediate School - Hyannis, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921246

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Lead Community Mentor

Increase positive and safe school culture based on school’s core values; enhance student-staff relationships; support at-risk students; increase diversity of adult role models from communities that are currently underrepresented in the faculty and staff; strengthen community connection to the school. The lead mentor will assist the Youth Development Coordinator in leadership of the Community Mentor program’s initiatives.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent relationship building skills with school aged students and faculty/staff
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working with youth of diverse cultures and socio-economic statuses in educational, mentoring, or community-based settings
• Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed care, or youth development principles
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school-based team

Reports to : Principal and Youth Development Coordinator

Performance Responsibilities :

• Mentor students referred by administrators and/or counselors in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions in collaboration with school support teams.
• Assist with mentor referrals and implementation of mentoring plans.
• Support attendance and dropout prevention initiatives through outreach and relationship-building.
• Serve as a consistent and caring adult presence and role model for students, particularly those identified as being at-risk.
• Model and promote positive behavior, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Support school-wide restorative practices and restorative circles.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve conflicts and repair harm; de-escalate situations with a calm and appropriate manner.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners.
• Work with counselors and staff to help connect students and families to school and community-based resources.
• Support Vision of a Graduate (VOG) student mentors and peer-led initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of after-school and enrichment programming.
• Participate in school events and activities that promote community connection and student engagement.
• Assisting staff in developing positive school culture throughout the building (in the hallways, when invited into classes, during lunches etc.).

Compensation : Unaffiliated;$35-$40/hourbased on experience; up to 20 hours per week

Additional Information : This position may require flexible hours, including some after school time

The Barnstable Public Schools welcomes applicants who reflect the diversity of our community.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $35 to $40 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Linda Hallamore
• 230 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601, USA
• Barnstable, Massachusetts 02601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]