What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduation Coach position at AR Lewis Opportunity School?
Project Go Graduation Coach
Department: AR Lewis Opportunity School
Pay Grade: SDPC Salary Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt
Days: 190
This position is for the 26-27 school year and will start in July 2026.
Project GO Graduation Coach Job Description:
Under the direction of the Alternative Program Director, the Graduation Coach will work with the other members of the MTSS Team to support continuous improvement in Tier 1 Instruction, student continuous growth in managing their behavior, and student social-emotional learning and development. The Graduation Coach will provide professional development and support with implementing the Project GO MTSS plan. The Graduation Coach assists all staff with selecting and monitoring appropriate interventions for 9-12th grade students. The Graduation Coach also supports efforts to ensure Responsibility-Centered Discipline is implemented with fidelity.
Duties:
Core Instruction:
- Planning, implementation, and teaching of daily SEL curricula to HS students.
- Plan and implement staff development for HS program.
- Support teacher development in Tier 1 instruction for HS students.
- Support students’ development of the academic, behavior, and life skills and habits for success.
- Liaison between HS students and teachers; Build strong rapport and trust with both groups
- Support efforts to move the HS program forward based on Best Practices in Alternative Education.
- MTSS team member
Intervention:
- Support all students by developing/implementing program Tier 2 supports.
- Learn Responsibility-Centered Discipline and support faithful implementation of Give 'em 5 system.
- Quality checks on program initiatives
- Respond to discipline calls and support students through the solutions process
- Proactively assist Home School Intervention Teams before students earn referral to PGO.
- Conduct monitoring visits to support students' successful transition back to school.
- Identify a home school sponsor for all HS students and facilitate contacts between sponsors and students
- Monitor attendance, academic, and behavior trends for all HS students
- Oversee any HS students placed on temporary virtual due to discipline
Other:
- Leadership potential
- Working knowledge of MTSS and the problem-solving process
- Working knowledge of research-based practices in academic and behavior interventions
Skilled in:
- Listening, written, and oral communication skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Progress monitoring, data collection, and organization
- Quality intervention strategies for high school students with diverse challenges
- Supporting and providing feedback to staff
- Classroom Management
Required:
- 3 years of teaching experience (South Carolina Certification)
- Leadership experience with other educators
Preferred:
- Special education knowledge and/or experience
- Gifted and Talented knowledge and/or experience
- Proficient with technology
- Prior MTSS experience