Project GO Graduation Coach

Project Go Graduation Coach

Department: AR Lewis Opportunity School

Pay Grade: SDPC Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

Days:  190

This position is for the 26-27 school year and will start in July 2026. 

Project GO Graduation Coach Job Description:

Under the direction of the Alternative Program Director, the Graduation Coach will work with the other members of the MTSS Team to support continuous improvement in Tier 1 Instruction, student continuous growth in managing their behavior, and student social-emotional learning and development. The Graduation Coach will provide professional development and support with implementing the Project GO MTSS plan. The Graduation Coach assists all staff with selecting and monitoring appropriate interventions for 9-12th grade students. The Graduation Coach also supports efforts to ensure Responsibility-Centered Discipline is implemented with fidelity.

Duties:

Core Instruction:

• Planning, implementation, and teaching of daily SEL curricula to HS students.
• Plan and implement staff development for HS program.
• Support teacher development in Tier 1 instruction for HS students.
• Support students’ development of the academic, behavior, and life skills and habits for success.
• Liaison between HS students and teachers; Build strong rapport and trust with both groups
• Support efforts to move the HS program forward based on Best Practices in Alternative Education.
• MTSS team member

Intervention:

• Support all students by developing/implementing program Tier 2 supports.
• Learn Responsibility-Centered Discipline and support faithful implementation of Give 'em 5 system.
• Quality checks on program initiatives
• Respond to discipline calls and support students through the solutions process
• Proactively assist Home School Intervention Teams before students earn referral to PGO.
• Conduct monitoring visits to support students' successful transition back to school.
• Identify a home school sponsor for all HS students and facilitate contacts between sponsors and students
• Monitor attendance, academic, and behavior trends for all HS students
• Oversee any HS students placed on temporary virtual due to discipline

Other:

• Leadership potential
• Working knowledge of MTSS and the problem-solving process
• Working knowledge of research-based practices in academic and behavior interventions

Skilled in:

• Listening, written, and oral communication skills
• De-escalation strategies
• Progress monitoring, data collection, and organization
• Quality intervention strategies for high school students with diverse challenges
• Supporting and providing feedback to staff
• Classroom Management

Required:

• 3+ years of teaching experience (South Carolina Certification)
• Leadership experience with other educators

Preferred:

• Special education knowledge and/or experience
• Gifted and Talented knowledge and/or experience
• Proficient with technology
• Prior MTSS experience

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility:

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget.

Supervises students in classroom.

Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The Teacher is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.