Academic Coach

Academic Coach/Mentor

Reports to:

Trotwood City Schools

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

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Minimum:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Checks with the teacher for instructions. Works with small groups and/or individual students. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Helps students with remedial and/or enrichment activities. Reinforces instructional materials introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive learning environment.
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Mentors will meet weekly with their students to set behavior and academic goals.
• Mentors will meet with teachers during plan time to review student progress.
• Mentors will monitor classroom behavior and performance daily.
• Mentors will be the first level of behavior intervention.
• Mentors will conduct seminars for success twice per nine weeks.
• Mentors will communicate weekly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Mentors will assist in transition to classes, morning entry, dismissal, and lunch duty.

Abilities:

• Maintains a professional demeanor and exemplifies responsible leadership.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and advances the change process.
• Displays enthusiasm and articulates a vision for Trotwood Schools.
• Interprets information, formulates conclusions, and initiates appropriate actions.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Operates a computer and other equipment.
• Delivers and maintains a positive work environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Expresses ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes and manages time effectively.
• Intervenes to avert problem situations and resolve conflicts.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working Conditions:

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