Student Mentor Web Crew-RLMS Employees Only

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Student Mentor/Web Crew Advisor

Department

Teaching and Learning

Bargain Unit Classification

Bargaining Unit-EARL

Reports To

Middle School Administration

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Other

Stipend-Appendix B1-Middle

Pay Scale/Lane

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits

Benefit Summary

Work Calendar

n/a

Version Date

5/2026

PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Student Mentor advisor provides a mentor program for students with responsibilities including training; identifying and matching mentors with mentees; facilitating administrative processes; planning and implementing activities to assist with the transition to 6th grade; and implementing the WEB orientation and transition program.

PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Illinois State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Employment in this position requires attending WEB Training with the Boomerang Project.

B. CREDENTIALS:

• Not Applicable

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the WEB orientation and transition program, including core practices, philosophical foundations, and student transition supports.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning theory, and differentiated instructional practices to support diverse learners.
• Knowledge of disabilities, common childhood/adolescent mental health concerns, and evidence-based interventions and accommodations.
• Knowledge of educational best practices, Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and behavior support strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, Board policies, and District procedures related to student conduct, discipline, and student support services.
• Knowledge of community resources, mentoring practices, case management principles, and transition support for students.
• Skill in classroom management, behavior management, and creating structured, supportive learning environments.
• Skill in interpersonal communication, active listening, collaboration, and relationship building with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Skill in organization, problem-solving, time management, and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Skill in verbal and written communication, including presenting information effectively in individual, small-group, and large-group settings.
• Skill in utilizing technology and educational software to support communication, organization, instruction, and data management.
• Skill in supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and disability-related needs.
• Ability to develop, facilitate, and assess transition-focused activities, mentoring experiences, and small- and large-group programming.
• Ability to recruit, select, train, and support student mentors while fostering leadership development and peer connections.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with diverse populations while adapting to changing student needs, district priorities, and program requirements, including after-school and summer responsibilities.

PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates 6th grade orientation activities and transition programming to promote student connection, belonging, and successful adjustment to middle school.
• Organizes, implements, and evaluates group activities, mentoring experiences, and school-based events aligned to program goals and objectives.
• Assists in recruiting, screening, selecting, training, and supporting student mentors and student leaders in alignment with program expectations.
• Supports the implementation of ongoing mentor recruitment and engagement efforts, including outreach activities, promotional efforts, and program visibility initiatives.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, mentors, families, staff, and community partners to support student success and program effectiveness.
• Provides guidance and support to students regarding school expectations, procedures, behavioral expectations, and successful school engagement strategies.
• Facilitates meetings, activities, and mentoring opportunities designed to foster student leadership, peer connections, and school connectedness.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff to coordinate programming and ensure alignment with school goals and student needs.
• Assists with collecting, maintaining, and analyzing program-related data to monitor participation, effectiveness, and student outcomes.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records, documentation, and electronic data in accordance with District procedures and program requirements.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, staff, volunteers, and community members while responding to questions, concerns, and requests in a professional manner.
• Assists in orienting students, families, volunteers, and stakeholders to program expectations, services, and available supports.
• Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, inclusivity, and appropriate interpersonal interactions.
• Ensures student safety and supports compliance with District procedures, student expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Participates in required trainings, meetings, workshops, committees, and professional learning activities to maintain program effectiveness and current best practices.
• Prepares written communications, reports, presentations, and other materials to support program implementation and stakeholder communication.
• Supports anti-bullying, inclusion, and school climate initiatives that foster a positive and welcoming school culture.
• Collaborates with other program leaders and staff members to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of program activities.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, cultural responsiveness, and professionalism when interacting with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PART IV: STAFF SUPERVISION

Not applicable

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.