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POSITION: Student Mentor for St. Mary's High School 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.
Worksite address
westfield, MA, 01085, US
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