Job Description
POSITION TITLE: At-Risk Coordinator - Secondary EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: per contract, 2026-2027 school contract Primary Purpose: This is a State Compensatory Education funded position, providing compensatory, intensive, and/or accelerated instruction to students identified as at-risk. Provide assistance for students and families to remove barriers in school readiness, success, and attendance. Coordinate and supervise efforts to work with at-risk students in danger of dropping out of school. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and academic experiences to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Qualifications: Education/Certification Bachelor’s Degree, preferred Valid Texas Teacher Certificate, preferred Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to work with students, staff, and parents Ability to interpret data Familiarity with issues related to students at-risk of dropping out of school Awareness and ability to access community agencies and organizations Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills Ability to speak Spanish, preferred Experience Experience working with at-risk students in education, social work, counseling or criminal justice Major Responsibilities and Duties: Student Services Assist principals and counselors in identifying at-risk students, begin intervention plans, and collaborate with parents. Assist staff with individualized plan of instruction by conducting home visits to assure assignments are completed; and compile information to assist in intervention plan development for students and parents, with the goal of improving attendance and making school a positive learning experience. Maintain average daily attendance by monitoring daily absence reports; communicate with students, parents, and the district truancy administrator; and provide required reports to administrative staff. Monitor grades of at-risk students, coordinate with the counseling staff, and supervise credit recovery programs, as assigned. Evaluate transcripts of students who are deficient in high school credits and assist counselors and other staff in developing graduation plans for at-risk students, as needed. Assist administrative and counseling staff with discipline management and counseling, as needed. Provide motivational support for successful completion of student goals and opportunities by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, develop and manage a mentor program, and recruit volunteers. Assist in developing parent involvement activities, link families to community services, and assist with clothing, supplies, and personal items to meet academic standards. Conduct classroom visits in reference to attendance, behavior, and academics, as assigned. Serve as an advocate and contact person for the student between the school and the home. Serve as the campus contact for state compensatory education, if designated by the principal. Assist with pre-enrollment, extra-curricular, and other activities, as assigned. Professional Growth and Development Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills and demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement. Keep informed of and comply with polices and state, district, and school regulations. Maintain familiarity with district initiatives to better serve the needs of students. Communication Establish and maintain open lines of communication and maintain a professional relationship with students, parents, colleagues, and community members; and serve as a liaison for parents and school Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district and demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible as set out in the Texas Educator Code of Ethics. Maintain confidentiality of all information. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting/standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand