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Student Success Coach

Communities In Schools of Wake County (CIS Wake) is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time Success Coach for students in area Wake County Public middle schools. For each CIS Wake school site, a Success Coach is embedded to provide advocacy, intervention, and academic support for a variable case load of 50+ students. Additionally, based on the needs of the school, the Success Coach works to build relationships with a variety of community partners to provide school-wide supplemental enrichment opportunities.

The CIS Wake Success Coach incorporates academic case management to help students succeed in and out of the classroom. Critical steps to the academic case management approach include: 1) the development of action plans with attainable goals co-developed with students and 2) the implementation of focused academic strategies. Through this approach, student progress is tracked in three key areas: Attendance, Behavior, and Course success in core courses.

Qualifications: Bilingual oral and written communication skills strongly preferred (Spanish). Minimum of a 4-year college/university degree in Education, Mental Health, Child Development, Youth Development, Social Work or related field. Successful data management skills, with monthly and quarterly reports required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, plus the ability to multi-task are a must. Successful criminal records check is required. Experience working with students in an athletic capacity such as coaching is considered ideal.

Career Level: Entry-level, Experienced

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $40,000-$55,000

Compensation Package: Health 70% , 100% of Vision, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability provided. Up to 3% salary match for IRA contributions. 13 Paid holidays each calendar year. PTO accrual.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume via email to Mrs. DeWand Turnage Hooper, Senior Director of School Programs & Operations at dhooper@ciswake.org. References will be requested. Please be advised that while all applications and expressed interest in this work are appreciated, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Testimonials

As the son of a public school educator, the value of education opportunities for all children was always of great importance. My professional connections with CIS Wake co-founders, Glenn Williams and Alex Holmes, introduced me to CIS, but the mission and the people hooked me.

Mark Larson

Board Member

I want to be a part of the solution of empowering and providing resources to help students fulfill
their goals and dreams.

Trey Jones

Board Member

“We can improve [student] attendance by helping them find a dream to chase.”

Chris Evans

Board Member

CIS Wake is committed to improving the lives and future of each student it touches. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an illustrious history.

Cathy Thomas-Jones

Certified Educator

Communities In Schools of Wake County has played a significant role in my life. The organization has supported me in several ways from elementary school to my masters degree. The dedication and commitment of the network is unmatched. I am proud to be a board member and honored that I have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Chantel

Alumni In Motion, Board

Come with me to the learning center…they can help you get smarter.

Anthony

CIS Wake Student

The more knowledge we have, the better. Please volunteer with Communities In Schools because any lessons you can teach would be welcomed. Give all you can, even if it’s just a little.

Alshanice

Former CIS Wake Student