Student Success Coach

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Student Success Coach to analyze data, identify students at risk of not graduating, and coordinate with schools to create and monitor graduation plans. The role requires collaboration with administrators, counselors, teachers, and families to implement targeted strategies that ensure timely graduation.

The position focuses on early-warning indicators, transition planning from middle to high school, and partnerships with colleges and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's Degree with advanced coursework in a student services related field is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Florida Professional Certificate and be fully qualified in the designated content area.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience as a highly effective classroom teacher is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement interventions to keep students on track for graduation.
• Track progress of individual and subpopulations toward graduation.
• Communicate regularly with parents of students at risk of not graduating.
• Develop partnerships with community colleges and other organizations.
• Coordinate with administrators, counselors and teachers to support district graduation goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Florida Professional Certificate

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Bill Duncan Opp Ctr 6-12, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33803 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Student Success Coach

Polk County Public Schools Bill Duncan Opp Ctr 6-12, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33803 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922293
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Certification Required in any Subject Area

Student Success Coach

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide assistance to identified middle and high school students, individually and in groups which includes but is not limited to analyzing data to identify students or subgroups with potential high school graduation problems, including core course completions, state required assessments, grade point average, college and career planning, implementing and tracking individual high school graduation plans; identifying and resolving barriers to graduation, and facilitating smooth transitions from middle school to high school to post-secondary education.

Essential Functions of this Job

The Student Success District Coach is responsible for utilizing early warning indicators to identify middle and/or high school students who are at risk of not meeting graduation requirements through collaboration with school administrators, school counselors, teachers, and parents to develop systemic strategies to identify and support students. This position will also conduct community meetings to inform parents of student progression requirements and provide training to all stakeholders on college and career readiness strategies for success. This position will be assigned to support schools for which s/he is most qualified to support. Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:-|Develop and implement individual intervention strategies and graduation plans to increase the likelihood that identified students will stay in school and graduate on time. -|Track the progress of individual and subpopulations of students as they progress towards graduation. -|Communicate regularly with parents of students identified as being at risk of not graduating. -|Develop partnerships with community colleges and other organizations to support the District Strategic Plan and identified graduation goals. -|Conduct and analyze on-going formative and summative evaluation data review of students by cohort. -|Provide and/or submit activity reports as scheduled and requested.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required. Master's Degree with advanced coursework in a student services related field is preferred. Must hold a valid Florida Professional Certificate and be fully qualified in the designated content area. A minimum of three to five years of experience as a highly effective classroom teacher is required, during which accomplishment in facilitating student learning gains was consistently demonstrated and may be proven by data or other documented evidence of encouraging student successful progression.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This job will require the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to facilitate consensus, planning and decision-making. Identification of data sources, maintaining a database, and the ability to analyze and problem solve to make data based recommendations is essential. The ability to integrate, coach, and facilitate the use of a variety of developmental support strategies to identify and resolve barriers to graduation while facilitating career and college choices and planning.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of theday, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and work locations within the district.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 - Teachers Union - C1 - Other Certified

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10286

EEO5

43

Approval Date

5/24/2016

Date Last Revised

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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