Academic Coach

Academic Coach

Trotwood-Madison City Schools Early Learning Center - Dayton, Ohio

Title:

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.

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 The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable and essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• 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

Seminar One:
Connecting behavior and attitude to academic performance

Seminar Two:
Connecting academic skills with post-secondary goals

Seminar Three:
Academic planning

- Mentors will communicate weekly with parents/guardians about student progress

- Mentors will assist in transition to classes, morning entry, dismissal, and lunch duty

Additional. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Assigned. Plans and organizes work.

Duties:. Meets schedules and timelines.

Abilities The following aptitudes and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• 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.

. Establish and maintain 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.

Supervisory Not Applicable

Responsibility:

Working Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and…