Academic Success Coach

About the Employer

Student Success Coach - FTE 0.4 (One Year Only)

Job Title and Context

Job Title: Student Success Coach - FTE 0.4 (One Year Only)
Location: Pell Elementary
Reports to: Principal and/or Director of Student Services
School Year: 2026/2027

Job Description

Position: Student Success Coach - FTE 0.4 (One Year Only)

Key Responsibilities

To support students with social-emotional learning (SEL) and emotional needs, this individual would provide targeted social-emotional support to students identified by Pell Administration and the SEL Team.

Education, Training, and Experience

Must hold a valid Rhode Island Department of Education certificate as a Guidance Counselor. At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the elementary school level. Ability to know and utilize technology as it pertains to this position. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by coursework, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities, and the interview process.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students with social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Deliver classroom lessons focused on social-emotional learning (SEL), conflict resolution, emotional regulation, bullying prevention, and character education. Identify students in need of additional support and develop intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, families, and support staff. Participate as an active member of the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) team to review student data, monitor progress, and recommend interventions. Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. Promote a positive school climate by coordinating school-wide SEL initiatives, kindness campaigns, and character education programs. Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom strategies that promote positive behavior, emotional regulation, and student success. Consult and communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, concerns, and available community resources. Refer students and families to outside mental health and community agencies when appropriate. Support attendance improvement efforts by identifying barriers and working with families to increase student attendance. Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and restorative practices. Promote a positive school climate by coordinating school-wide SEL initiatives, kindness campaigns, and character education programs. Support transitions for students entering kindergarten, changing schools, or moving between grade levels. Facilitate peer mediation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving among students. Encourage student leadership through programs such as student councils, mentoring, Champion Academy, or leadership clubs. Coordinate and participate in crisis response efforts following traumatic events affecting students or staff. Maintain confidential student records in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines. Serve on school-based teams, including MTSS, PBIS/Behavior Teams, Section 504 Teams, and other student support committees. Analyze behavioral, attendance, and SEL data to identify trends and develop targeted interventions. Collaborate with community partners to expand resources and opportunities for students and families. Advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities and support the academic, social, and emotional success of all students. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Terms of Employment

Ten-month position; appropriate salary in accordance with the Teachers' Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and school committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.
Providing students opportunities and access to the world through quality education
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.