Student Mentor

id='p887_'>Student Mentor JobID: 887

Position Type:

Support Staff - Other

Date Posted:

6/22/2026

Location:

BHP District Office, Blackwood NJ 08012

Closing Date:

07/06/2026

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The Black Horse Pike Regional School District has an opening for a Student Mentor at Highland and Triton High Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field

Substitute certificate

Experience working with high school age youth

Coursework or formal training in counseling, preferred

JOB GOALS:

The primary role of the Student Mentor is to address at-risk students, to:

• Increase their perception of personal capability
• Develop skills of personal efficacy
• Decrease the frequency and severity of student behaviors that are disruptive to academic progress
• Foster connections within the school and the community at large.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with students individually and in groups to provide guidance, support and mentoring.
• Present in Freshman seminar classes on selected topics in coordination with the teacher.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Work with school staff in developing, implementing and evaluating parent and community involvement and community outreach activities.
• Coordinate parent and community involvement activities and services with agencies and organizations.
• Actively aid and support students during the transition to high school including new entrants who relocate to one of the district schools.
• Identify when a student may be experiencing difficulties and develop a plan of support with the school counseling staff and other school support services.
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of other school support services and refer students as appropriate onto further sources of help.
• Help deliver awareness-raising events and activities on issues facing students
• Provide students with an opportunity to meet during their lunch period individually or in groups.
• Assist students with job placement in the community.
• Provide mediation to students who may be experiencing conflict.
• Attend Back To School Night and at least two other evening events to promote the mentoring program.
• Develop community partnerships and work with community leaders to provide opportunities for our students.
• Continually consult with building administration regarding individual student needs and the needs of the school community.
• Refer students to appropriate staff members for counseling when needed - MHAC, SAC, School counselor, CST.
• Develop relationships with the sending schools to orchestrate activities to engage middle schools students in the high school programs and to aid in the transition to high school.
• Maintain logs and data supporting your efforts within the school community.
• Attend team meetings, as requested.
• All other duties as assigned by the school principal and/or district administration.

Salary commensurate with experience per the District Salary Guide - $26,320 - $40,346.

Per policy 4125, the district will give preference to qualified individuals who are residents of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District.