Temporary Re-Engagement Specialist FTE ; Prorated

Temporary Re-Engagement Specialist

The Re-Engagement Specialist will work as part of a team of counselors, teachers, and administrators at our district's middle and high schools in order to help our students stay engaged who have stopped attending school for various reasons including injury, social/emotional challenges, or academic difficulties. This specialist will work in a school setting and home setting and will work in collaboration with students, parents, district staff, a social worker intern, and community resources to develop a plan to re-engage students in school and help them achieve their academic goals.

Applicants must have an Oregon Teaching license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to start.

Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Organizes students who request online classes, home instruction, alternative settings include PCC Gateway to College and Yes to College, and monitors students at risk of not graduating. Collaborates with students to learn, develop and apply behaviors and skills which strengthen academic performance.

Assesses student strengths and weaknesses in regard to academic behaviors and skills. Provides individualized attention for areas of deficit, including both academic behaviors (i.e., organization, responsibility, timeliness, communication) and academic skills and concepts (i.e., reading, writing, math, science, art). Creates an environment where emotional safety and trust are key, where students can take risks and feel comfortable learning. Considers and responds to social-emotional components that may be impacting academic success.

Maintains communication with teachers, administrators, counselors, Student Success Specialist, and parents, as appropriate. Tracks data to share with building an intervention team. Participates in building an intervention team to assess and implement the next steps for students. Provides input regarding appropriate intervention strategies for students. Provides direct instruction, as appropriate, for students needing intervention. Teaches students organizational strategies, note-taking skills, prioritization of school work, self-advocacy skills, and improved communication with teachers, including discussions about accommodations and recovering after school absences.

Check in with students regularly to understand how they are doing, what they are working on, what help they need, so that they feel connected to an adult advocate at this school and receive the support that they need. Regularly checks students' grades in Synergy, to be aware of their performance in their classes. Communicates with teachers about expectations for assignments, preparing for upcoming tests and projects, and the effect of interventions in the classroom.

Works in professional collaborative groups with other teachers on issues related to implementing effective content instruction and assessment. Communicates regularly with students and parents/guardians about academic performance. Works collaboratively with ASC teacher and Student Success Specialist. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying conflict management and dispute resolution techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures. Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Operates various office equipment including audio visual equipment/devices, telephones and photocopy machines. Orders supplies. Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom to enhance student learning. Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Attends professional growth activities related to job responsibilities. Provides staff development activities for staff during in-service meetings. Serves on building and district committees and councils as assigned. Communicates information about district, school and/or departmental policies and procedures to students, staff, parents and patrons. Supervises students on school grounds, on field trips and at various school functions. Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

Other requirements include consistently…