Specialist - At-Risk Students

Young World Physical Education

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Waco, Texas is looking for a full-time Specialist - At-Risk Students to coordinate strategies that improve academic performance and attendance for economically disadvantaged students. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and three or more years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with families and stakeholders, conducting student assessments, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines. The position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment aimed at empowering at-risk students.

Qualifications

Three or more years of teaching experience with a track record of closing student learning gaps.

Responsibilities

Coordinate strategies to improve academic performance for at-risk students.
Work with families and community stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
Collaborate with stakeholders on individualized student plans.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

State and Federal Program Compliance knowledge

Research-based intervention practices knowledge

Ability to maintain accurate records

Technologically adept

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Specialist - At‑Risk Students

Waco ISD – Waco, Texas – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5610252
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 26, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / At‑Will
Reports To: Principal
Pay Grade/Days: 102 / 212 Days
Dept./School: Campus
Date Revised: March 2026

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and implement strategies aimed at improving academic performance and attendance for economically disadvantaged, at‑risk students. Provide targeted support to reduce disparities in high school completion rates and performance on state assessment instruments.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
State and Federal Program Compliance (Title I, At‑Risk, Accelerated Instruction)
Knowledge of research‑based intervention instructional practices
Expertise in deploying at‑risk resources to improve student outcomes
Understanding of tiered interventions
Expertise in State attendance guidelines, PEIMS reporting, and At‑Risk graduation requirements to mitigate credit loss
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Adherence to school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy
Technologically adept with a proven ability to master emerging platforms and manage complex district data‑tracking systems

Experience:

Three or more years of teaching experience, with a proven track record of closing student learning gaps.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Work closely with district and campus personnel and families to identify and prevent potential dropouts among at‑risk students
Partner and engage families and community stakeholders to improve student outcomes and graduation rates
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop individualized student plans addressing academic, behavioral, and attendance concerns
Schedule, conduct, and document Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings to review plans and data for students identified as at risk
Provide required data, forms, and information to school and district personnel
Coordinate appropriate compensatory, intensive, remediation, or accelerated instructional services for students
Collaborate with campus and district leaders to ensure evidence‑based, TEKS‑aligned instruction is utilized during tiered interventions as determined by students' Accelerated Instruction Plans
Coordinate the writing and documentation of instructional plans for at‑risk students in the district tracking system
Assist in identifying, coding, and reporting At‑Risk data
Maintain specific state, school, district, and student materials/data of at‑risk/dropout information
Keep abreast of high school graduation requirements, credit restoration, and mandatory attendance laws (high school only)
Arrange opportunities for attendance recovery, including Saturday schools
Track student attendance recovery data for the campus
Submit data to the registrar when a student completes attendance credit recovery
Demonstrate respect for and adhere to confidentiality laws
Attend and participate in faculty/district meetings as appropriate
Participate in appropriate in‑service and professional growth activities
Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community service contacts
Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress, frequent extended days. Administrative office environment, high pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines, and people‑intensive.

Position Type: Full‑time

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District is an equal‑opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non‑proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254‑755‑9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254‑755‑9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254‑755‑9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254‑755‑9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

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