Student Retention Specialist
ican inc, Utica, NY, United States
The Student Retention Specialist (SRS) serves various school districts under the GEAR UP grant, supporting students from 7th grade through high school graduation. The SRS will focus on improving student attendance, engagement, and academic success by identifying and supporting students who are at risk of chronic absenteeism or disengagement. The Specialist will monitor attendance patterns, academic progress, and behavioral indicators, developing individualized interventions that remove barriers to participation and promote student success.
This position serves the Rome and Utica School Districts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Use data-driven practices to identify and support students at risk of chronic absenteeism, disengagement or academic difficulty. Provide individualized, student-and-family centered interventions that address academic, social and environmental barriers to success. Collaborate with school staff to respond to early alerts and implement timely supports that promote student persistence and on-time graduation. Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools and community partners to coordinate academic and social-emotional resources. Conduct proactive outreach to students and families through meetings, phone calls, and events to increase engagement and participation. Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and behavioral indicators, adjusting interventions as needed to support continuous improvement. Support students in goal setting, academic planning, and postsecondary readiness aligned with GEAR UP objectives. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student services, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with grant and reporting requirements. Identify trends, service gaps and cohort needs to inform targeted programming and retention strategies. Participate in program evaluation, data collection and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen student outcomes. Promote a positive, supportive school climate by building strong relationships with students, families, and school staff. Additional duties may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred; A minimum of three years relevant experience in traditional and non - traditional youth service setting required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. A NYS valid driver's license is required.
This position serves the Rome and Utica School Districts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Use data-driven practices to identify and support students at risk of chronic absenteeism, disengagement or academic difficulty. Provide individualized, student-and-family centered interventions that address academic, social and environmental barriers to success. Collaborate with school staff to respond to early alerts and implement timely supports that promote student persistence and on-time graduation. Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools and community partners to coordinate academic and social-emotional resources. Conduct proactive outreach to students and families through meetings, phone calls, and events to increase engagement and participation. Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and behavioral indicators, adjusting interventions as needed to support continuous improvement. Support students in goal setting, academic planning, and postsecondary readiness aligned with GEAR UP objectives. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student services, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with grant and reporting requirements. Identify trends, service gaps and cohort needs to inform targeted programming and retention strategies. Participate in program evaluation, data collection and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen student outcomes. Promote a positive, supportive school climate by building strong relationships with students, families, and school staff. Additional duties may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred; A minimum of three years relevant experience in traditional and non - traditional youth service setting required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. A NYS valid driver's license is required.