What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Recovery Coordinator position at Davenport Community Schools?
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
All current district employees and external applicants may apply online by completing the external application. Applications will be accepted from
Salary: $17.21 minimum; TBD based on education and experience. Benefits package with $20,000 Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Options for single or family medical, dental, and/or vision insurance with applicable employee contributions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises and manages students participating in credit recovery (i.e. student engagement, attendance, record keeping, inputting of grades).
Manages a caseload of students referred based on academic or behavioral needs.
Support for at risk students, utilizing Check In/Check Out, Check and Connect, and other intervention supports.
Progress monitors students to ensure they are gaining credits and on track to graduate.
Utilizes PBIS practices.
Partners with the SIT team to review students' individual strengths and needs in four key areas: academics, social/emotional/behavioral, health, and family.
Coordinates with other credit recovery team members to review student progress and best practices.
Develops and maintains active working relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, and community service providers to support the youth and remove barriers to success.
Attends all training sessions and meetings as assigned.
Familiar with community resources and ability to make referrals as needed.
Communicates with other DCSD leadership and buildings to coordinate successful student achievement.
Gathers and evaluates student data.
Works well with students, families, school staff and community stakeholders
Builds rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
Supports and implements DCSD’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behaviors and academics.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Ability to visually monitor students.
Ability to implement Crisis Prevention and Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, moving equipment/boxes up to 50 pounds and assisting children.
Good attendance and punctuality are required.
Work Environment
Ability to work within various degrees of noise and temperatures. May work both indoors and outdoors.
Flexibility and patience are required.
Fast paced environment with constant contact with students, staff, families or community members.
Must be self motivated and able to complete work without direct supervision.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree education, social work or a related field preferred.
Five years of experience is preferred.
Experience working with at-risk youth, drop-out prevention, or post secondary students is required.
Salary : $17
