WIVA High School Mentor (work from home)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Work Day: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and as approved by administration for school related events.

• Serves as a single point of contact and mentor for all non-instructional issues including orientation, ensuring students have all necessary equipment, and know how and when to access their courses
• Serves as a liaison between the student/guardian and other academic teachers and administration
• Examines academic progress and activity of students on their caseload on a regular basis
• Initiates recurring contact by phone with students and their families
• Arrange and moderate advisor/parent/student/teacher conferences as needed to address performance concerns
• Assists with staffing standardized testing
• Attends staff meetings and attends/participates in school and Stride sponsored Professional Development events
• Provides Student Support plans and progress mentoring of plans
• Provides ongoing re-registration support
• Provides outreach, training, and support to families who respond to surveys as it relates to family engagement to enhance the sense of community and belonging
• Provides individualized attention and support to students and Learning Coaches identified for training gaps or requested networking within the school community
• Initiates meaningful contact by phone, email, and other means with students and their Learning Coach
• Oversees weekly office hours/help sessions
• Increases professional knowledge and skills by attending required staff meetings; participating in school and K12 sponsored Professional Development and seeking other professional learning opportunities

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers, and promotes a team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills, ability to coordinate varied tasks successfully
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel as needed, around 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities
• Ability to pass required background check

Notice

• This is a year-round position with the following time off: PTO days, Spring Break, Winter Break, Thanksgiving Break, Federal Holidays as Prescribed.
• This is not a position of the McFarland School District and does not have district benefits, including, but not limited to Wisconsin Retirement System eligibility
• This position does have healthcare, vision, dental, 401K, & bonuses
• Computer, printer, phone and internet stipend provided