Job description

JobID: 14832

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Student Mentor

Date Posted:
12/13/2022

Location:
Westfield Washington Schools

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
until filled

District:
Westfield Washington Schools - website

We will be hiring a Student Mentor for each of the following buildings:
Carery Ridge Elementary School
Maple Glen Elementary School
Oak Trace Elementary School
Shamrock Springs Elementary School*
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Student Mentor
Reports To: School Principal(s) & Director of Student Support & Counseling Services
Terms: 200 days; 7.5 hours per day
Salary: Based upon the adopted salary schedule of the WWS Board of School Trustees*
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General Description:* The Student Mentor will serve as a student advocate & mentor in*
a non-certified position geared toward supporting students and assisting in removing
barriers that will allow students to be successful.
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Essential Functions:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following
competencies:

1. Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and with student success in mind.
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2. Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets

• commitments in a timely fashion*

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3. Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
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4. Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret

• written information.*

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5. Quality Management-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
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6. Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
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7. Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions in the best interest of the students and the school and district; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;

• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.*

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8. Planning/Organizing- Uses time efficiently.
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9. Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;

• Accepts responsibility for own actions.*

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10. Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner, works quickly.
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11. Adaptability- Manages competing demands.
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12. Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time.
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13. Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:
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1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
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2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the schools’ genuine concern with the education, growth, and development of each

• student.*

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3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
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4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and community resources.
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5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
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6. Shall react positively to directives.
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7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
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8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
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9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
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10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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11. Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
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1. Assist and work with administration to develop successful program targeting most severe at-risk students and match them with support and resources needed

• to remove barriers in order to be successful @ WWS by focusing on academic, social and emotional needs.*

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2. Assist and work closely with counselor(s), and other support staff at the school level and district level to closely align their work to also aid in removing barriers

• to the learning environment.*

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3. Assist with home visits when needed to support students and families.
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4. Assist with monitoring of student attendance.
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5. Assist/create/lead a student support program
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6. Assist/lead with the integration of family and community support with to increase involvement and improve College and/or Career Readiness
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7. Assist with Operation Preparation when needed
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8. Performs other related duties as assigned by the School Principal.
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Qualifications:
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1. Degree or working towards a degree in education, school counseling or related school leadership. Preferred certification as a school counselor or school social
worker with experience helping students and families with emotional/social needs in a school setting with success.
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2. Background or dedication in working with students with learning and emotional/behavior deficits preferred.
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3. Demonstrated collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
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4. Background/knowledge in the design of systems and processes to promote success with at-risk students.
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5. Ability to establish and build a foundation for positive support from community resources for students/families.
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6. Good communication skills and human relation skills.
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Application Procedure:

Please apply online at the district's website at www.wws.k12.in.us

Selection Procedure:

Individual may be selected for an initial interview at Central Office. Building Principal will choose candidates for second interview from these applicants

Job Type: Full-time

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