Student Success Coordinator

Job Summary

To contribute toward a comprehensive student support program which includes academic, career, and personal social domains designed to fit the needs of the student population and characteristics. The Student Success Coordinator provides programming, which includes but is not limited to, conflict resolution skills, coping and refusal skills, character education, diversity, and study skills.

Essential Functions

• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.

• Monitor transcripts and graduation requirements, and provide academic advising.

• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

• Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.

• Initiate, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and community partnerships.

• Assist students with the development and monitoring of four-year plans with students to include college and career preparation.

• Work with colleges and universities to facilitate students attending college visits.

• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

• Facilitate the Waseca JHHS CTE Advisory Committee, which focuses on supporting the expansion of hands-on, authentic experiential CTE opportunities for students.

• Support the coordinator of the work-based learning program, and participate in WBL Community of Practice.

• Coordinate with counselors, Chamber of Commerce, and other business partners to organize and conduct the Career Expo and Immersive Career Education Day.

• Provide leadership and coordination of CTE field trips: Navigator, Tour of Manufacturing, Construct Tomorrow.

• Provide Learning Career Opportunities for students by coordinating tours with local businesses.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, and staff.

• Facilitate SAEBRS screening to identify areas of need and monitor progress; use Check & Connect and other evidence-based interventions to support students based on their needs; and complete ADSIS mid-year and end-of-year reporting requirements.

• Prioritize daily work load in a busy student center space, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Plan and present to large and small groups.

• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical practices.

• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and families.

• Assist with supervision of students during non-academic education activities.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

• Participate in appropriate professional activities.

• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minnesota teacher license

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Must have the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

• Meet professional teacher responsibilities and requirements of the school, district, and state

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Generally, work is performed under normal school conditions and there are minimal environmental risks or disagreeable conditions associated with the work. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• Stand for up to one hour at a time

• Stoop and bend

• Reach and grasp objects

• Exhibit manual dexterity or fine motor skills

• Possess the ability to talk, hear, and see

• Work in a normal school environment with few physical discomforts

Application Procedures

Please include three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Jason Miller with your online application. Contact via email (millj@waseca.k12.mn.us) or phone (507-835-5470) with any questions.