Job Information
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Academic Coach in Kingston, Washington
Job Title: Academic Coach Department: Education
Supervisor's Title: Career and Education Program Manager
Classification: Full Time (40 hrs/week) Date of Revision: 08/17/2023
Job Summary:
The primary job focus is dropout prevention. Within the schools, help support and maintain the academic, social and cultural climate for S'Klallam students. This function is implemented by working directly with S'Klallam students in grades K-12 and providing academic coaching. The Academic Coach will collaborate with families and students to increase awareness of educational roadblocks and to build a strong sense of academic esteem. The Academic Coach is responsible for becoming a strong team member to assure continuity of the program. The Academic Coach works collaboratively with school district staff, Career and Education Program Manager and Education Director.
Duties Include:
- Assist students with homework completion.
- Assist with the delivery of instrucational and non-instructional services for S'Klallam students.
- Develop positive and professional relationships with each S'Klallam students within the assigned building.
- Promote and coordinate S'Klallam cultural activities.
- Identify, monitor and report student performance in the areas of academic achievement, attendance and behavior and input into the tribal database.
- Schedule S'Klallam students for individual or small group instruction.
- Provide student and families with academic goals and assist students in meeting them.
- Coordinate/Implement awards program.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records.
- Home visits with families/students when needed.
- Be available for after school mentoring.
- Attend regular staff meetings.
- Participate in the NKSD Inter-Tribal Education Department (ITED) and the Inter-Tribal Parent Education Committee (ITPEC) meetings and other meetings as requested by the Career and Education Program Manager or Education Director.
- Support the link between S'Klallam Families, NKSD staff and administration, and S'Klallam Tribal representatives and services.
- Assist with Parent/Teacher Conferences, Attend 504/IEP Meetings (when requested).
- Attend MTSS meetings at assigned school
- Plan/Coordinate Summer School
- Twice weekly homework club/transportation.
- Work effectively under pressure.
- Be flexible and to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice.
- Be dependable, including good habits in attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or the ability to obtain one in 2 years required.
Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License.
Knowledge of childhood academic, social and physical development
First aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.