Academic Coach

Description

Job Title: Academic Coach                    Department: Education

Supervisor’s Title: Career and Education Program Manager               

Classification: Full Time (40 hrs/week)                        Date of Revision: 08/17/2023

Job Summary:

The primary job focus is dropout prevention. Within the schools, help support and maintain the academic, social and cultural climate for S’Klallam students. This function is implemented by working directly with S’Klallam students in grades K-12 and providing academic coaching. The Academic Coach will collaborate with families and students to increase awareness of educational roadblocks and to build a strong sense of academic esteem. The Academic Coach is responsible for becoming a strong team member to assure continuity of the program. The Academic Coach works collaboratively with school district staff, Career and Education Program Manager and Education Director.

Duties Include:

• Assist students with homework completion.
• Assist with the delivery of instrucational and non-instructional services for S’Klallam students.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with each S’Klallam students within the assigned building.
• Promote and coordinate S’Klallam cultural activities.
• Identify, monitor and report student performance in the areas of academic achievement, attendance and behavior and input into the tribal database.
• Schedule S’Klallam students for individual or small group instruction.
• Provide student and families with academic goals and assist students in meeting them.
• Coordinate/Implement awards program.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Home visits with families/students when needed.
• Be available for after school mentoring.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Participate in the NKSD Inter-Tribal Education Department (ITED) and the Inter-Tribal Parent Education Committee (ITPEC) meetings and other meetings as requested by the Career and Education Program Manager or  Education Director.
• Support the link between S’Klallam Families, NKSD staff and administration, and S’Klallam Tribal representatives and services.
• Assist with Parent/Teacher Conferences, Attend 504/IEP Meetings (when requested).
• Attend MTSS meetings at assigned school
• Plan/Coordinate Summer School
• Twice weekly homework club/transportation.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Be flexible and to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice.
• Be dependable, including good habits in attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required.  Associates Degree or the ability to obtain one in 2 years required.  

• Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Knowledge of childhood academic, social and physical development
• First aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a state background check upon hire.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with and instruct school-aged youth.
• Strong Math, Science, English and Social Studies skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities with the assistance of classroom teacher.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and work-habits.
• Ability to take initiative and assist as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, statewide and out of state travel may be required.             

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Normal audio and visual acuity

Qualifications

Salary : $20 - $22