Reengagement Student Specialist 2

SUMMARY: The Reengagement Student Specialist is a student-support, case management focused role, providing assessment, counseling, tutoring and referral services to identified students. The primary purpose of this position is to provide students with an on-going positive adult relationship to stay in school while encouraging, resourcing and assisting pathway to completion of high school graduation requirements and diploma. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work closely with program/school staff, teachers, counselors and school administration to support student progress in reengagement programs and interventions. • Provide ongoing case management for an identified cohort of students. • Collaborate with program/school staff to supervise daily operations and students in the learning environment. • Provide guidance, support, referral and tutorial services to ensure students stay in high school and/or alternative programming and complete graduation requirements. • Provide a comprehensive and reflective re-engagement program based on current research, best practices and program goals -- building on the strengths of students. • Develop and facilitate interventions and activities designed to help students achieve high school proficiency and graduation, prepare for, and connect to post-secondary education in the areas of academic skills, career development, , leadership, emotional-development and personal skills. • Manage weekly contact and daily attendance systems, working with students to ensure they stay in school in order to graduate. Engage parents or key guardians/adults as to student goals and progress. May make home visits, where appropriate within program and with supervisor oversight. • Administer and score standardized tests when needed. • Engage with professional development for related work in regional and national reengagement work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: AA Degree Two years of work experience working with children in related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience motivating and managing at-risk youth in alternative learning environments. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities Paraeducator Certificate Program -- After hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate pursuant to Chapter 28A.413 RCW and WAC 179. Timelines for completion vary based upon hire date. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and best practices of regional and state reengagement for At Risk students and their individual needs Academic, social and community resources available to At Risk population Restorative practices and peace-circles Data-driven interventions Graduation requirements for Highline Public Schools Standardized skill and career interest testing School board policies and procedures ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Track and manage on-going data for program evaluation and student progress reporting. Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software Teacher dashboard management for monitoring student progress in online learning programs. Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community Work collaboratively