Student Success Advocate & Intervention Specialist

Williamsburg James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,730 - 76,670; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg James City County Schools in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking a Student Success & Intervention Specialist to support division-wide efforts to reduce barriers to learning and improve student engagement, attendance, behavior, and overall wellbeing.

This role provides targeted, data-informed interventions for students needing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support, and collaborates with school staff, families, and community partners to promote regular attendance and long-term

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience providing support services to school-aged youth.
• Must possess a demonstrated understanding of factors impacting student engagement, including attendance challenges, social-emotional needs, family dynamics, and resource accessibility.
• Must possess the ability to interpret and communicate school attendance policy and applicable state/local regulations.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community agencies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze student data (attendance, academic indicators, discipline, engagement) to identify students in need of intervention.
• Maintain an active caseload of students requiring individualized or intensive support and monitor progress throughout the intervention process.
• Conduct home, school, and community visits to assess factors contributing to disengagement, absenteeism, or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, social workers, and community partners to develop individualized intervention plans.
• Facilitate or participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, attendance conferences, re-engagement meetings, and student support team processes.
• Provide mentoring, goal-setting, and skills-based supports to promote positive student behaviors and academic engagement.
• Coordinate wraparound services including mental health supports, tutoring, transportation, or community-based resources.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and make timely referrals for students and families; ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Assist families in understanding school expectations, attendance procedures, and available supports while promoting culturally responsive and trauma-informed engagement.
• Support school-based initiatives such as attendance campaigns, incentive programs, and family engagement events.
• Provide guidance to school staff on early warning indicators, family engagement strategies, and effective intervention practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of contacts, interventions, home visits, referrals, and outcomes; prepare related reports.
• Travel throughout the community and between school sites in the performance of duties.
• Participate in professional development aligned with attendance procedures, trauma-informed practices, restorative strategies, and related areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or related field

Job description

Williamsburg James City County Schools in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking a Student Success & Intervention Specialist to support division-wide efforts to reduce barriers to learning and improve student engagement, attendance, behavior, and overall wellbeing.

This role provides targeted, data-informed interventions for students needing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support, and collaborates with school staff, families, and community partners to promote regular attendance and long-term