School Based Support Specialists Bilingual Preferred (1099) PGCPS
Limitless Possibilities
Washington, DC, USA
6/14/2022
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Wellness resources
Position Summary:
The School Based Support Specialist (Independent Contractor) will provide guidance, encouragement, and support to assigned mentees to foster their personal, academic, or professional development. This role is centered on building a positive, trusting relationship that helps the mentee set and achieve goals, gain confidence, and develop skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a positive, supportive, and respectful relationship with assigned mentee(s)
- Collaborate with school staff and officials.
- Meet with parents and youth to discuss progress and identify needs.
- Meet regularly based on program guidelines
- Help mentees set goals and work toward achieving them
- Complete monthly home visits
- Share knowledge, skills, and experiences to support mentee growth
- Actively listen and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
- Track and report progress, behaviors, attendance, and issues to program staff
- Participate in required mentor training sessions and program check-ins
- Serve as a role model demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and integrity
- Weekly check ins with the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in [relevant field or expertise, e.g., education, leadership, business
- Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with diverse individuals
- Dependable, patient, and committed to the mentoring process
- Previous mentoring or coaching experience preferred but not required
- Must complete background check (if applicable)
Time Commitment:
- Arrive to school on time as scheduled.
- Minimum 20 hours per week
- Commitment of at least [e.g., 6 months or 1 academic year]
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on someones life
- Gain leadership and coaching experience
- Professional development and networking opportunities
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Limitless workflow Manual. The Executive Director will provide the evaluation individually.