What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Success Coach position at Cotter Schools?
INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE & VISION
Cotter Schools is a private, independent, coeducational school located in Winona, Minnesota guided by Catholic beliefs and values since 1911. We serve infants 6 weeks old through Grade 12 and challenge students to achieve their full potential and use their lives in service of others. As an international Catholic learning community, we believe:
· God is present in all creation.
· Each person is valuable and deserves respect.
· Education prepares people to build a better world.
· In community, everyone grows.
VALUES & STANDARDS
At Cotter Schools, we believe in the intrinsic goodness of all persons. All employees can expect the administration and other employees to uphold the core values of COMMUNITY, FAITH, SERVICE, and RESPECT, and they are expected to reflect them through their daily actions to all other employees, students, and families.
Cotter Schools challenges you to be the difference
GLOBALLY LEARNING
Excelling in academics, arts and athletics with global perspectives and meaningful technologies that bring us closer together.
FAITHFULLY SERVING
Service is a part of who we are. We are called each day to serve each other and our communities with our talents and gifts.
TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY
Our community is rooted in faith, hope and love. We believe all people are intrinsically good because they come from God.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Student Success Coach serves as the primary liaison between home, school and community services to provide educational, spiritual and social-emotional services to students identified as needing additional support.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
· Teach SEL curriculum (Top 20) to grades K-3.
· Help supervise student lunch, recess and mass/prayer service when available.
· Provide assistance with students who are chronically absent from school.
· Meet with students and families individually to determine academic and personal goals.
· Develop effective strategies to realize goals.
· Schedule and provide support for meetings with community resources.
· Conduct regular meetings to monitor progress with students and parents.
· Consult and collaborate with Cotter staff on the student’s progress.
· Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
· Performs all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
· Prior experience working with children preferred, but not required.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· BA in education or related field preferred.
- The ability to work with individuals and small groups of children while also supervising the larger classroom area
· Be able to lift children up to 50 pounds
· Kneeing, bending, stooping, standing for 75% of work day
· Work well with others with a team approach
REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE
· This is a .5 FTE, non-exempt hourly position with a 10-month work schedule coinciding with the academic school year.
· Working hours are 7:15-11:15am, Monday-Friday.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
· Hourly wage of $18.50-$21.50 per hour commensurate with experience.
· Benefits include employer paid LTD, Life Insurance, personal leave, sick leave, matching retirement contribution and tuition/childcare discounts.
HOW TO APPLY
· Complete our online application at: https://forms.gle/QmQXT3hLEpDGnRjq8
· Questions about the position(s) you are applying for should be directed to Pat Bowlin, Elementary School Principal, at pbowlin@cotterschools.org or 507-429-8280.
· Position open until filled, priority application deadline is June 26, 2026.
Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22