Student Success Coach

About the Team ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Student Success Coach at Akron Preparatory School in Akron, Ohio.  Be part of the difference at Akron Preparatory School! Akron Preparatory School is a public charter school providing K-8th grade students with a well-rounded, college prep education. Located on a historic campus with excellent educational facilities, the school is celebrating over 10 years of serving the families of Akron and Summit counties. Akron Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity:  The Student Success Coach manages the delivery and implementation of onboarding, core interventions, and support services for assigned students in accordance with Student Services initiatives and guidelines. The Student Success Coach serves as the primary contact for new students and families, communicating frequently and addressing questions or concerns to ensure a strong start to school. This role also provides oversight of educational interventions and supports to targeted student populations to assist with increased engagement, student learning outcomes, and successful completion of school (or grade level standards).  Responsibilities include to:  Support new and returning students and families through the onboarding process and completion of required tasks  Maintain weekly open office hours/help sessions to support new students and families  Make welcome calls (in coordination with homeroom teacher)  Follow up on non-completion items for new students  Identify issues and problem solve with other departments and vendors as needed for prompt and professional resolution  Participate in the Admissions Counseling process for applicants and students   Review transcripts  Assist students and families with course selection  Answer questions about the school program  Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration in developing plans to address barriers to full achievement of attendance, academic, and behavioral goals  Provide research-based strategies to give students and parents the necessary skills and knowledge to help them communicate effectively with teachers and administrators in order to ensure student goals are met  Provide academic supports when needed  Facilitate individual and group training/support and provide academic resources to help students increase academic achievement  Collaborate with students regularly to check in on progress in classes, keeping students accountable for achieving their academics, attendance, engagement, and behavioral goals  Contact parents weekly to provide updates on student progress.  Work in Partnership with teachers and parents on evaluation ...