Student Pathways and Engagement Mentor

Pawtucket School Department Charles

E. Shea High School - Pawtucket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Student Pathways and Engagement Mentor

FLSA Status:
Non-Certified Non-Union, Exempt, 12-Month position

Shea High School

Position Summary:

The Student Pathways and Engagement Mentor provides consistent, relationship-based support to help students strengthen attendance, school engagement, academic habits, and progress toward graduation and postsecondary success. The position works directly with assigned students, providing individualized mentoring, guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance to help students establish goals, overcome barriers, develop personal responsibility, and build meaningful connections to school.

The Mentor supports students across all grade levels, with particular attention to helping underclassmen remain on track with academic progress and graduation requirements and assisting upperclassmen with completing the steps necessary for college, career, vocational training, and workforce opportunities.

This full-time position complements the work of school counselors, teachers, administrators, and other student support personnel by providing consistent student check-ins, monitoring progress, coordinating follow-up, and connecting students with appropriate school and community resources.

The Mentor reinforces academic and postsecondary plans established in collaboration with school counselors and does not replace the academic advising, counseling, or specialized services provided by those professionals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Student Mentoring and Engagement

• Establish positive, dependable relationships with assigned students through regular individual and small-group meetings.
• Provide daily check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and individualized support based on student needs.
• Help students develop and maintain goals related to attendance, assignment completion, organization, participation, academic achievement, and personal responsibility.
• Support students during important transitions, including entering high school, returning after extended absences, and reconnecting with school.
• Mentor students in leadership, self-advocacy, decision-making, and long-term planning.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, school events, and other experiences that promote a sense of belonging.
• Facilitate workshops and activities focused on goal setting, financial literacy, workplace expectations, life skills, and personal development.

2. Attendance, Academic Progress, and Graduation Readiness

• Monitor student attendance, tardiness, assignment completion, and academic progress to identify students who may need additional support.
• Reinforce graduation plans and academic goals established in collaboration with the Guidance Department.
• Assist students in understanding graduation expectations, academic responsibilities, and available academic support resources.
• Identify barriers affecting student attendance, engagement, and academic progress and coordinate appropriate interventions with school personnel.
• Follow up on referrals and agreed-upon action steps, including tutoring, summer school, credit recovery, and other available student support services.
• Support students with organization, time management, study habits, and successful completion of academic responsibilities.

3. College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness

• Support students in exploring postsecondary opportunities, including college, vocational and technical training, military service, apprenticeships, and direct workforce entry.
• Assist students with completing action steps identified through their individual college and career plans and meetings with school…