Job Title:  STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR – SSP GRANT 

Reports To:  STUDENT SUCCESS DIRECTOR

General Job Description:

This position is responsible for the direct support of Native American students and their families to achieve College and Career Readiness. The Student Success Coordinator will work directly with the BPS Indian Education Department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain direct connection and network with school principals and local tribal communities, include direct communication with tribal governance, community members and related tribal agencies, on behalf of the school district.
• Educate students and parents about post-secondary options.
• Depending on school location: Meet with 7/8th grade or 9th-12th grade students; and with juniors & seniors, individually & in groups re: process & individual college choices.
• Work closely and collaboratively with academic counselors, special education staff and tribal education departments to ensure students are on track to graduate and are meeting graduation requirements.
• Develop and facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with Tribal Liaisons.
• Provide supplemental college and career readiness activities/workshops as requested.
• Serve as an advocate for students and families.
• Educate 11th and 12th grade students and parents about post-secondary options; including colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing.
• Assist in facilitating and understanding of district mission/goals, Indian Policies and Procedures and related educational data, programs and services for Native American students.
• Attend district, school and tribal meetings as needed.
• Helping students and families set short and long term goals (next step plan).
• Works closely and collaboratively with academic counselors, special education staff and tribal education departments to ensure students are on track to graduate and are meeting graduation requirements.
• Meet with all college admissions representatives who visit our campus and facilitate meetings between college representatives and BPS students.
• Ensure Native American student participation in college and career readiness events and activities provided by the district.
• Provides supplemental college and career readiness activities/workshops as requested.
• Maintain and submit monthly accountability logs to principal and Native American Education Department.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students assigned for assistance.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of Pueblo communities/tribal protocols
2. Be community oriented, ability to work well with the local & tribal communities
3. Necessary skills include: excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability & ability to meet deadlines
4. Experience in college & career readiness programming preferred
5. Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
6. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication/organizational skills; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse/demanding student/parent population; knowledge of college/academic programs/admission & financial policies
7. Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field with at least 2 years’ experience within an academic setting is required.
8. Must have knowledge of FERPA & the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
9. Required to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health:

• Child Abuse/Substance Abuse Workshop
• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Occasional after hour work may be required. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.            

Funded by a multi-year grant.