Program Site Specialist - Student Success Coordinator; SWA

Program Site Specialist – Student Success Coordinator (SWA)

Vancouver Public Schools Student Welfare and Attendance – Vancouver, Washington

Job : 5757918

Final date to receive applications: Jun 10, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Day Shift

Salary: $32.81 to $37.87 Hourly

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non‑Exempt

Program Site Specialist – Student Success Coordinator.

Bilingual preferred – English and Spanish or Chuukese

8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Resumes should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work or a related field, or
• A minimum of two (2) years of college level studies plus two (2) years of directly related experience working with low-income youth in an educational environment may be substituted for education requirement experience
• Proven ability to provide direct service with students and families living in poverty
• Ability to collaborate with educators and supportive community members/organizations to provide enriching opportunities for students of poverty
• Ability to sustain pose and confidence in managing emotional and difficult situations
• Ability to successfully provide case management in a collaborative team atmosphere
• Ability to work with students with varying educational, social and economic backgrounds
• Ability to manage reporting and documenting requirements
• Ability to conduct home visitations with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds
• Ability to develop successful student programs integrating academics and real‑life experiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with counselors and monitor student academic history
• Knowledge of local resources for low-income families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Suite (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred
• Willingness to learn new technology
• Adept at utilizing technology to create reports to maintain, track and analyze student data from the Synergy Student Information System is preferred
• Self‑motivated, with good organizational skills

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Contact students identified as dropout using a variety of methods
• Once student is located, identify the student’s barriers to success and provide educational options to student and family
• Assist students and families with the enrollment process of the selected academic options
• Assist in providing leadership and direction for students
• Establish effective and supportive relationships with school administrators, team members and building staff
• Knowledge of academic options provided by the district as well as those outside of the district
• Serve as liaison between students, school staff, and the community
• Create and implement strategic ways of locating students and providing them with academic options
• Maintain updated student records and files. Ensure confidentiality of all records and files
• Keep daily log of…