Student Engagement & Mentorship Coach

City Schools of Decatur; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City Schools of Decatur is seeking a Student Engagement Coach to provide targeted engagement, mentorship, and relationship-based support to identified students. The role supports Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within MTSS and aligns with the district’s CCEIS plan.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships with students, collaborate with school teams, monitor attendance and progress, and document services for reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with student engagement and building relationships at the school level.
• Understanding of mentorship and mentoring practices with school-aged students.
• Basic understanding of MTSS and tiered interventions in the school setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Builds and maintains appropriate, supportive relationships with an assigned caseload of students.
• Provides individual and small-group check-ins based on data, observations, conversations, and referrals.
• Serves as a mentor and consistent point of contact for students identified through the district's CCEIS process.
• Supports the implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the school's MTSS framework.
• Monitors student attendance, behavior, and academic progress and communicates concerns to school teams.
• Assists students with goal-setting, self-advocacy, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Participates in MTSS, grade-level, and student support team meetings as appropriate.
• Collects and maintains accurate documentation of services, contacts, and student progress for CCEIS reporting requirements.
• Consults with administrators, teachers, support staff, and outside agencies to promote the cognitive, affective, and behavioral development of students.
• Assists students in transitions between grade levels, schools, and programs.
• Interacts with community resources to help students and families.
• Makes home and agency visits when appropriate.
• Follows system mandated reporter protocol to address and report child abuse and neglect concerns as outlined by O.C.G.A.
• Participates in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

City Schools of Decatur is seeking a Student Engagement Coach to provide targeted engagement, mentorship, and relationship-based support to identified students. The role supports Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within MTSS and aligns with the district’s CCEIS plan.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships with students, collaborate with school teams, monitor attendance and progress, and document services for reporting requirements.