AmeriCorps Student Support Coach - Three Qtrs.

Program Overview Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISofSC) surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. A national, 40+ year dropout prevention program, Communities In Schools uses an integrated student support model to provide services to students and families. This 3-tiered approach aims to meet students where they are and provide multiple levels of engagement through school wide services (Tier 1), group targeted programs (Tier 2), and individualized support (Tier 3). AmeriCorps Member Position Overview The CISofSC AmeriCorps program will place AmeriCorps Members in elementary, middle school and high school campuses across South Carolina to meet students where they are at and provide wraparound support for students and their families to thrive. When students have the support of a caring adult relationship, they have the power to unlock their potential. Our Student Support Coach position is designed to build deep relationships with the students and families while working with them to remove barriers that impede educational success. CISofSC AmeriCorps members work with students one-on-one and in small groups as an integrated support to the campus community, in service of equitable access to education opportunities. Minimum Qualifications 1. Have a passion for working with students in grades K-12. 2. Be able to build healthy and appropriate relationships with diverse individuals, including students, families, campus staff and CIS staff, including setting boundaries and maintaining confidentiality. 3. Take initiative and be proactive in daily service activities. Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with campus and CISofSC program expectations. 4. Be comfortable using technology to complete work, including student documentation and program requirements. 5. Demonstrate effective communication skills, flexibility, and willingness to be a supportive team member in a diverse service environment. 6. Have a personal commitment to educational equity and removing systemic barriers that hinder student success. Member Eligibility Requirements (a) Eligibility. An AmeriCorps participant must— 1. 1. Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service; or 2. (Be an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service, participating in a program described in § 2522.110(b)(3) or (g). 2. 1. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or 2. Not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award; or (iii) Obtain a waiver from the Corporation of the requirements in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this section based on an independent evaluation secured by the program demonstrating that the individual is not capable of obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent; or 3. Be enrolled in an institution of higher education on an ability to benefit basis and be considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091); 4. Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States; (4) Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria according to 45 CFR 2540.202. Essential Functions 1. Provide weekly tutoring for students through 1:1 meetings or small group facilitation. 2. Three-quarter time service positions are expected to meet 1200 service hours over the 11-month service term. Members must meet monthly benchmarks and serve an average of 40 hours per week. 3. Provide services weekly 1:1 and/or small-group meetings, including documentation and data entry to capture services provided. Follow all CIS and district policies and procedures around protecting and recording student data. 4. Serve as a productive member of the CIS support team on campus under the School Site Coordinator at their designated school. Meet with the Am…