Student Success Navigator & Family Support (Part-Time)

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks a Part-time Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor for Westfield Middle School. The role supports at-risk students and their families, coordinating with counselors and staff to remove learning barriers.

Starting immediately, the stipend is $30 per hour for up to 18 hours weekly during the school day (7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with at-risk students and their families to support a student’s academic growth and personal well-being.
• Familiarity with Westfield’s social services and understanding of family dynamics.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify students that may require extra support to make academic progress in school.
• Use attendance and academic data to identify students at-risk.
• Collaborate with administrators and counselors to determine a plan of action.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff to determine barriers that impede learning.
• Gather information from a variety of sources to determine the cause of academic failings, chronic absenteeism, and/or other issues that are prohibiting a student’s academic progress.
• Establish positive relationships with students and families, and engage them as a stakeholder to work towards solutions for these challenges.
• Keeping confidentiality at the forefront, continuously inform stakeholders of each student’s situation as needed.
• Coordinate needed support for students and families by providing them with information regarding school expectations, community services, and other options that will assist them in navigating challenging circumstances.
• Understand the educational and social resources available to students and families.
• Forge relationships with community agencies, connect families to these agencies, and guide families in navigating the paperwork, communication, and other requirements necessary to utilize these services.
• Work with counselors, administrators, teachers, mentors, and other school personnel to ensure student growth and academic achievement.
• Complete documentation in a timely fashion, including notes, logs, and time cards.

Skills

Family engagement

At-risk student support

Data-driven planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Westfield Public Schools in Massachusetts seeks a Part-time Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor for Westfield Middle School. The role supports at-risk students and their families, coordinating with counselors and staff to remove learning barriers.

Starting immediately, the stipend is $30 per hour for up to 18 hours weekly during the school day (7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential.