Refugee Student Success Coach

International Rescue Committee; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan (403(b))

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeking a Student Support Specialist in Abilene, TX to coordinate academic and civic integration for refugee students. You will work with AISD, parents, and staff to promote academic success and provide tailored educational plans.

Responsibilities include educational case management, orienting families, connecting students with tutoring, training volunteers, and organizing program activities while ensuring safeguarding and regular communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in education, psychology, or social work.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in educational or social programs desired.
• Experience in case management and working with refugee or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of the US education system.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational case management and coaching; assess refugee students’ educational background and barriers; develop individualized educational service plans.
• Develop academic support plans with parents and orient newly arrived students to US education system and AISD regulations.
• Connect refugee students with tutoring resources and refer to IRC services or partners as needed.
• Train and supervise volunteer mentors for academic coaching and plan group activities and logistics.
• Facilitate group meetings, plan lessons, and support Spring Break and Summer Academy activities.
• Ensure safeguarding, attendance monitoring, and regular communication with parents; maintain program data in IRC systems.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Bilingual ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/psychology/social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeking a Student Support Specialist in Abilene, TX to coordinate academic and civic integration for refugee students. You will work with AISD, parents, and staff to promote academic success and provide tailored educational plans.

Responsibilities include educational case management, orienting families, connecting students with tutoring, training volunteers, and organizing program activities while ensuring safeguarding and regular communication with