Student Success Advisor, High School
This position is contingent on the availability of specific funding and may be subject to non-renewal following the 2021-22 school year based on the unavailability or uncertainty of funding. Internal staff that apply and are appointed to Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) funded positions will be returned to a position similar to the one they vacated at the end of the prior school or fiscal year. Internal staff that backfill for a staff member that applied for and were appointed to an ESSER funded position will be returned to a position similar to the one they vacated at the end of the prior school or fiscal year.
Position Purpose: Develop and implement student support plans to maximize academic achievement for students who are at-risk of not meeting grade level expectations due to missing skills in their approach to learning such as frequent absences, disengagement, and work refusals. Support will include strategies such as frequent check-ins, data collection, goal setting, encouragement, and reflection under the direction of administration and in collaboration with the MTSS team.
Responsibilities
1. Student Academic Success: with specific training in applied behavior analysis, collaborates with teaching and other school staff and families to increase student’s academic achievement.Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 60%Examples of this work include:
- Creates and implements academic goal-setting plans.
- Works directly with students to identify barriers and missing skills in their approach to learning.
- Implements daily and weekly check-ins with students to reflect on progress. Provides regular feedback to students.
- Collaborates with team members including school administration, counselors, teachers, school staff to support and monitor student progress.
- Sets goals, assesses progress, analyzes data, and modifies academic support plans.
- Maintain student data tracking for each case-load student’s success areas including but not limited too attendance, academics, behavior, SEL, Graduation Pathway & Choice Ready, and PASH.
- Conducts restorative conferences to support positive student interactions within the school environment.
- Observes students to determine missing skills for school success and the generalization of skills.
- Creates and maintains effective scheduling.
2. Relationship Management: build a quality relationship with each student and family in their caseload.Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 25%Examples of this work include:
- Facilitates and promotes communication between home and school.
- Communicates regularly with families, and initiates efforts to keep youth engaged in school.
- Celebrates successful attainment of goals with students.
- Develop a growth mindset and restorative approach.
3. Professional Development: maintains, acquires, and expands position related theory and technical knowledge.Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 10%Examples of this work include:
- Contributes to the implementation of special projects when assigned.
- Participates in professional development opportunities in the area of Special Education and/or Regular Education Standards-Based Education.
- Participates in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
4. General Support: other duties as assigned.Priority: Secondary | Percent of Time: 5%Examples of this work include:
- General student supervision as needed.
- Participates in general staff meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, motivate, and inspire individuals and groups.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred QualificationsAssociates’ degree in a field of human services such as social services, education, psychology.
- Experience working in a school setting or experience working with youth; formal training may be substituted for work experience.
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
*Salary range is subject to pending contract negotiations. The 2019-2021 salary ranges are listed for reference.
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.