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Student Mentor for St. Mary's Grades 5-6
Westfield Public Schools Title 1 - Westfield, Massachusetts
Position: Student Mentor for St. Mary's
Qualifications: Desire to work with at-risk students to support both academic and personal growth; bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
Reports To: Principal or Principal Designee
Responsibilities: Under the direction of authorized administrators, student mentors shall:
Build relationship with students so students have a trusted adult to turn to when needed
Hold high expectations of young people and be a role model for students
Offer opportunities to problem solve, exchange ideas, and ask questions
Use strategies to motivate and build self-esteem/confidence in students
Provide academic support to ensure student achievement
Assist students to prioritize and organize schedule, school work, and other student responsibilities, including developing good study habits
Support students in content areas to help them meet course expectations
Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure school work is complete and up-to-date, share information, and determine strategies that best support learning
Promote personal and social skills to help students navigate school and social situations
Listen to student concerns, set goals, create action plans, and follow through with students in order to solve issues
Help students make informed decisions, and support students in developing self-advocacy skills
Collaborate with guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to assist as necessary with support for students
Support student attendance and punctuality to ensure students have a chance to learn
Monitor daily attendance; implement strategies to overcome attendance barriers
Notify appropriate support systems of any concerns/information (admin, counselor, families) that will improve attendance
Complete mentor documentation in a timely fashion, including mentor logs and time cards
Terms of Employment: Must be available during the school day: 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS Part-time employment - Up to 10 hours per week
Salary: Stipend- $30.00 per hour
Dates of Employment: September 2026 – June 2027
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of St. Mary's evaluation protocols, observations by St. Mary's Administration, and student feedback. Subject to grant funding.
Job Requirements:
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information:
Mary Keane, Title I Supervisor
94 North Elm Street
Suite 101
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
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Email:
Worksite address
westfield, MA, 01085, US
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