What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Navigator (2025-2026 School Year) position at BRICK Networks?
OUR MISSION
BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy
OUR VISION
BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.
To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org
BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York.
The BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School opened in August 2023 to a founding group of kindergarten and first grade students. As our school grows we are recruiting team members who are committed to proving what is possible for students and families on the East Side of Buffalo. As a member of the BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a critical role in building success for our students, families, and community.
To learn more about our Buffalo location, BRICK Buffalo, please visit https://brickbuffalo.org
Overview
BRICK Education Network separates the core responsibilities of running a school day-to-day into three primary functions: Instruction, Operations, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). BRICK Road to Success (BRtS) is a two-generation internal Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that promotes stability and success in the five life domains: family, education, housing, health and economic mobility. As part of the school’s Ubuntu Culture and Social-Emotional Learning program, BRICK Road to Success proactively promotes success in a student's academic and social-emotional journey by leveraging their assets, removing barriers to resources and identifying opportunities for development and growth.
Role: Reporting to the BRtS Director, the BRtS Navigator is a member of the BRICK Road to Success Team and engages in cross-disciplinary collaboration to proactively identify, respond to, and mitigate challenges of students at three tiers; 1) the entire student population, 2) targeted groups of students, and/or 3) individual students. The Navigator is someone who really understands our community, is aware of what resources are available, and can help students and families navigate various systems. Navigators will regularly check in with students and families to facilitate year-long engagement and meet critical academic and social-emotional milestones as well as conduct outreach that bridge services between the school-home-SWPN-community.
Success in this position is measured by the percentage of students establishing and meeting their respective BRICK Road to Success Plan goals related to school attendance, health checks, academic, and social emotional development.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate closely with BRtS Director to effectively manage a caseload of 60-100 students in Tier I (monthly check-in), Tier II (bi-weekly check-in), Tier III (weekly check-in)
- Foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, such as school staff, SWPN and community-based organizations in support of student objectives
- Co-lead a BRtS Subcommittee to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making
- Co-facilitate Tier II targeted intervention groups for students
- Engage in the problem solving process to develop SMART BRtS Plans
- Regularly review and analyze data to inform decision making and respond accordingly
- Conduct goal planning and review meetings with students and families
- Assists students to navigate educational and community experiences that align with their needs and foster personal growth
- Collaborate with guardians, educators and community partners to assist students with academic, social-emotional and health goals
- Provide guidance and support to students during challenging situations
- Maintain regular communication with families through follow-up calls and home visits
- Demonstrate flexibility by occasionally working weekends and evenings for school and/or community events
- Utilize strength-based approach to help students to set and monitor progress towards their individualized and collective goal achievement
- Motivate students to meet their goals
- Prepare reports and documents as needed or requested
- Attend regular team meetings to contribute to collaborative efforts and share insights
- Collaborate with other Navigators and CHWs in the region to build skills and share knowledge
- Adhere to BRICK policies and procedures in professional development and conduct
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-years experience working in academic, youth or community-based organizations engaging and supporting students and families
- Experience interfacing with community based organizations
- Minimum of 3-years experience working with students and families in urban settings
- A proactive, strength-based and solution-focused growth mindset with excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and time management
- A strong commitment to the families and community served
- Demonstrated urgency to identify and remove barriers to success
- A passion for service and a resilient, positive mindset
- A commitment to serving children and an unwavering belief that all students can succeed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions
- Ability to exercise judgment in the application of professional services and maintain appropriate boundaries
- Comfortable with home visits and outreach in the community
Salary, Goals and Employment Period
- Salary Range: Based Upon Experience / Performance Contract
- Employment Period: Twelve Months
- Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401 K
BRICK Education Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
