Student Success Specialist; Effective

SUMMARY

Under general supervision plans, coordinates, and develops student/family mentor programs to increase student academic and social achievement. This position disseminates information regarding the mentor program, performs related work as assigned, and serves as the liaison between Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) and the business community for mentoring program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Services, Counseling, or a related field
• Four (4) years experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children
• Associate’s (or higher) degree
• 60 semester‑hour credits from an accredited institution
• AZ Dept. of Education‑approved Academic Assessment Test
• Six (6) years of progressive experience in providing direct services and program oversight for a program or project involving school age children

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB‑R‑1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of auto insurance policy. Coverage must be valid throughout the term of employment.

• Extensive contacts with local refugee communities and refugee service providers, and experience.
• Verbal and written proficiency in at least one other language spoken within the local refugee community, including Kirundi/Kinyarwanda, Swahili, or French.
• Demonstrated familiarity with secondary education academic standards and requirements.
• Supervisory Experience.

Effective:  School Year

Location:

Sites may vary

Classification:
White Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.