McKinney-Vento Mentor

Overview

The McKinney-Vento Mentor position entails supporting students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act by enhancing their school attendance and academic achievements. This role focuses particularly on homeless high school students, aiming to reduce dropout risks and promote their educational success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the District Homeless Education Liaison to assist homeless secondary school students, aiming to curb dropout tendencies and foster academic progression.
• Conduct regular meetings with identified students requiring extra support to set and pursue goals addressing their academic performance, personal challenges, and attendance problems.
• Coordinate with school principals, attendance officers, counselors, teachers, registrars, and special program staff to monitor and support students' attendance and scholastic progress.
• Maintain detailed case notes and record interactions and communication, including referrals to community service resources.
• Engage with external service providers to connect students with appropriate support programs tailored to their individual needs.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Experience working with secondary-level students in a classroom environment.

Additional Information

• This position requires a commitment of 20 flexible hours per week.