Student Support Coordinator, West Sabine

Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) ultimate goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability.  At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where we’ve worked for 25 years to create student opportunity and success. 

Position Summary 

The Student Support Coordinator is a full-time role that will work closely with the school, the school district, and other grant staff to create a welcoming and safe school climate for students, staff, and families, with a focus on improving attendance outcomes. The Coordinator will collect and report data and design services/strategies related to the West Sabine Independent School District improvement plan. This position reports to the Director of Collaborative Improvement. The position leads and operates with the goal that All Rural Students Succeed. 
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each primary duty. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Implement strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism  

• Coordinate support for students with academic and attendance needs  

• Track and use data to drive improvement efforts  

• Facilitate collaboration among school staff, families, and partners  

• Deliver targeted, student-specific interventions  

• Build and maintain community partnerships  

• Serve as liaison between school and community initiatives  

• Support a coordinated, community-based approach to student success  

• Monitor progress toward goals and report outcomes  

• Participate in regional and cross-sector improvement efforts  

• Continually assessing the needs of students, families, and the school  

• Maintain a professional relationship with students, families, and teachers, always operating in an ethical manner  

• Other roles/duties assigned to assist PRI in support of the organizational mission, All Rural Students Succeed 

Position Location & Schedule 

The position will be based at the West Sabine Elementary School in Pineland, TX, with local, state, and sometimes national travel required. 

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with in-office expectations and the possibility of remote work during periods when the school may be closed. Because of the nature of responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications 

 
Education required to ensure success in this position: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education 

Experience required to ensure success in this position: 

• A minimum of two years’ of relevant experience 

Special skills, knowledge and abilities: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills  

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of stakeholders  

• Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program 

License, certification, or registration necessary: 

• Access to reliable transportation   

• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check 
   

Physical requirements: 

• Ability to work inside a school  

• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants  

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.  

• Ability to travel independently by car and plane regionally and nationally  

• Ability to operate standard office equipment  

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle 

Environmental conditions: 

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities 
   

Additional Company Information  

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family. 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. 

• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program. 

• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. 

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. 

• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees. 

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.