Academic Coach

Academic Coach / Mentor

Reports to: Note:
This position is funded through contracted funds. Employee supervision is assigned under contractual agreement to the Trotwood City Schools.

Job Objectives: Performs a variety of classroom support to help students achieve productive learning experiences in high school.

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Check with the teacher for instructions, work with small groups and/or individual students, and seek advice when expectations are unclear.
• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Promote a favorable image of the school district.
• Help students with remedial and/or enrichment activities, reinforce instructional materials introduced by the teacher, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Offer help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance; avoid being intrusive, and solve student concerns discreetly.
• Support an inclusive educational environment and help students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Respect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Take precautions to ensure student safety; do not leave students unsupervised.
• Maintain high standards and uphold the student conduct code.
• Promote the proper use and care of school property; report student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• Report evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Mentor students weekly to set behavior and academic goals.
• Meet with teachers during plan time to review student progress.
• Monitor classroom behavior and performance daily.
• Act as first line of behavior intervention.
• Conduct seminars for success twice per nine weeks:
• Connecting behavior and attitude to academic performance
• Connecting academic skills with postsecondary goals
• Academic planning
• Communicate weekly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Assist in transition to classes, morning entry, dismissal, and lunch duty.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test).
• Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Holds or is qualified to obtain an Educational Aide Permit.
• Self‑directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Congenial disposition and strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintain a professional demeanor and exemplify responsible leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and advance change processes.
• Display enthusiasm and articulate a vision for Trotwood Schools.
• Interpret information, formulate conclusions, and initiate appropriate actions.
• Skillfully manage individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Operate a computer and other equipment.
• Deliver and maintain a positive work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Express ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Intervene to avert problem situations and resolve conflicts.
• Travel to meetings and work assignments.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.

• Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• May require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• May require extended time using a computer terminal and keyboard.
• Requires considerable telephone contact and paperwork.
• Requires working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• May require working during evening and/or weekend.