POSITION: Lead Community Mentor
JOB GOAL: Increase positive and safe school culture based on school's core values; enhance student-staff relationships; support at-risk students; increase diversity of adult role models from communities that are currently underrepresented in the faculty and staff; strengthen community connection to the school. The lead mentor will assist the Youth Development Coordinator in leadership of the Community Mentor program's initiatives.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent relationship building skills with school aged students and faculty/staff
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience working with youth of diverse cultures and socio-economic statuses in educational, mentoring, or community-based settings
- Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed care, or youth development principles
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a school-based team
Reports to: Principal and Youth Development Coordinator
Performance Responsibilities:
- Mentor students referred by administrators and/or counselors in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions in collaboration with school support teams.
- Assist with mentor referrals and implementation of mentoring plans.
- Support attendance and dropout prevention initiatives through outreach and relationship-building.
- Serve as a consistent and caring adult presence and role model for students, particularly those identified as being at-risk.
- Model and promote positive behavior, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Support school-wide restorative practices and restorative circles.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of professional development.
- Collaborate with staff to resolve conflicts and repair harm; de-escalate situations with a calm and appropriate manner.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners.
- Work with counselors and staff to help connect students and families to school and community-based resources.
- Support Vision of a Graduate (VOG) student mentors and peer-led initiatives.
- Assist with planning and implementation of after-school and enrichment programming.
- Participate in school events and activities that promote community connection and student engagement.
- Assisting staff in developing positive school culture throughout the building (in the hallways, when invited into classes, during lunches etc.).
Compensation: Unaffiliated;$35-$40/hour based on experience; up to 20 hours per week
Additional Information: This position may require flexible hours, including some after school time
The Barnstable Public Schools welcomes applicants who reflect the diversity of our community.