WAVE Student Success Mentor

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayland Union Schools in Michigan is seeking a dedicated intervention support staff member to monitor and mentor At-Risk students and determine appropriate interventions for daily assignments. This 29.5-hour/week, ~10-month position focuses on student success and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining Edmentum/EdOptions Academy files, recording daily attendance, communicating with students, teachers, staff and administration, and supporting attendance goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in a school setting with At-Risk students preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; familiarity with student information systems.
• Excellent communication skills to convey intervention strategies to students.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and mentor At-Risk students to determine interventions for daily assignments.
• Assist with Edmentum/EdOptions Academy student files and reporting requirements.
• Record daily attendance and follow up on students not meeting progress or attendance goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and administration.
• Maintain a positive attendance record.
• Other duties as outlined by administration.

Skills

Intervention strategies

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Student Information Systems

Job description

At Wayland Union Schools we strive to teach, inspire and challenge our children to become caring contributors, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers prepared to embrace all of tomorrow’s opportunities. We have established a student focused culture by encouraging collaboration with all employees. We are 1:1 with Apple iPads in grades K-12 and appreciate the support and enrichment that we are able to provide our students with as we work to prepare them for college and/or the workplace. Would you like to be part of our success? It all starts here!

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required. Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience working in a school setting with At-Risk students is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite products, and familiarity with student information systems.
• Effective communication skills with ability to convey intervention strategies to students

Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and mentor At-Risk students to determine appropriate interventions to support daily assignments
• Assist with Edmentum/EdOptions Academy student files and reporting requirements
• Record daily attendance for students including follow up on students who are not making progress or meeting attendance/participation requirements
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and administration
Positive attendance record
• Other duties as outlined by administration

Terms of Employment

29.5 hours/week, ~10 months (School Year)
Non-Affiliated position,
Subject to passing post offer background checks

Position Pending Student Enrollment