About this opportunity
Waterloo Community Schools lists this PBDA Support & Credit Tracker - High School opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: PBDA Support & Credit Tracker FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Administrative Support
Immediate Supervisor: Building Administrator(s)
Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing a personalized learning environment and a comprehensive system of support to remove barriers to learning and graduation, inside and outside of the classroom.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
High School diploma or equivalent, required
Certification None required
Experience Experience working with at-risk youth in an urban setting, required
Experience working with students with barriers to graduation; preferred
Experience working effectively with underrepresented populations; preferred
Experience with de-escalation methods; preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of and experience working with a diverse group of people
Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed
Ability to demonstrate patience, encouragement and support
Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents, students and community members regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information
Solid record keeping and organizational skills; ability to prioritize
Knowledge of and adhering to school district policies, rules, regulations and discipline practices
Ability to develop rapport with families, students and staff
Ability to be proactive with problem solving skills
Dedicated solution-minded outlook
Understanding of appropriate resources at school and in the community while following the correct protocol in accessing those resources
Technology Requirements Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basis promethean)
High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems specific to position
Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired
Supervision of Others: N/A
Personal Contacts: All district staff
Students and families
Community members
Job Duties:
Assists families with appropriate solutions to barriers presented (i.e., accessing and navigating childcare, transportation, housing, etc.).
Proactively connects with families when students demonstrate signs of graduation risk factors.
Travels to homes as needed.
Documents conversations and attempts on Infinite Campus.
Relays information from school to family & family to school (i.e., graduation requirements (Core vs. Standard), After Hours, Summer School, Success Street, etc.).
Connects at least monthly with students to monitor progress.
Tracks students' graduation requirements.
Collects and analyzes data as needed.
Celebrates students' success.
Participate in team meetings to monitor student progress, discuss student concerns and collaborate on curriculum.
Emphasizes goal setting/decision making and self-improvement skills.
Provides guidance in students' selection of careers, academic progress and employability skills.
Assists with coordinating with outside agencies that can assist students with a variety of needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
NEVER
0%
OCCASIONAL
1-32%
FREQUENT
33-66%
CONSTANT
67%+
A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
C.
Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Reaching
X
G.
Climbing/Stairs
X
H.
Driving
X
I.
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
J.
Carrying
Up to 25 lbs.
K.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
X
L.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes in temp/humidity
X
Terms of Employment: 183-day contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.
Date Last Revised: 9/21/2026
Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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