Student Pathways and Engagement Mentor @ Charles E. Shea High School

FLSA Status: Non-Certified Non-Union, Exempt, 12-Month position

Shea High School

Position Summary

The Student Pathways and Engagement Mentor provides consistent, relationship-based support to help students strengthen attendance, school engagement, academic habits, and progress toward graduation and postsecondary success. The position works directly with assigned students, providing individualized mentoring, guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance to help students establish goals, overcome barriers, develop personal responsibility, and build meaningful connections to school.

The Mentor supports students across all grade levels, with particular attention to helping underclassmen remain on track with academic progress and graduation requirements and assisting upperclassmen with completing the steps necessary for college, career, vocational training, and workforce opportunities.

This full-time position complements the work of school counselors, teachers, administrators, and other student support personnel by providing consistent student check-ins, monitoring progress, coordinating follow-up, and connecting students with appropriate school and community resources.

The Mentor reinforces academic and postsecondary plans established in collaboration with school counselors and does not replace the academic advising, counseling, or specialized services provided by those professionals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Student Mentoring and Engagement

• Establish positive, dependable relationships with assigned students through regular individual and small-group meetings.
• Provide daily check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and individualized support based on student needs.
• Help students develop and maintain goals related to attendance, assignment completion, organization, participation, academic achievement, and personal responsibility.
• Support students during important transitions, including entering high school, returning after extended absences, and reconnecting with school.
• Mentor students in leadership, self-advocacy, decision-making, and long-term planning.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, school events, and other experiences that promote a sense of belonging.
• Facilitate workshops and activities focused on goal setting, financial literacy, workplace expectations, life skills, and personal development.
• 2. Attendance, Academic Progress, and Graduation Readiness
• Monitor student attendance, tardiness, assignment completion, and academic progress to identify students who may need additional support.
• Reinforce graduation plans and academic goals established in collaboration with the Guidance Department.
• Assist students in understanding graduation expectations, academic responsibilities, and available academic support resources.
• Identify barriers affecting student attendance, engagement, and academic progress and coordinate appropriate interventions with school personnel.
• Follow up on referrals and agreed-upon action steps, including tutoring, summer school, credit recovery, and other available student support services.
• Support students with organization, time management, study habits, and successful completion of academic responsibilities.

3. College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness

• Support students in exploring postsecondary opportunities, including college, vocational and technical training, military service, apprenticeships, and direct workforce entry.
• Assist students with completing action steps identified through their individual college and career plans and meetings with school counselors.
• Provide practical assistance with college and career application checklists, deadlines, résumés, scholarship searches, and preparation for interviews and career-related events.
• Coordinate student participation and logistics for college visits, career presentations, job shadowing, career fairs, guest speakers, and community-based opportunities.
• Support dual enrollment, early college, and career and technical education (CTE) participation by helping students navigate established processes.
• Encourage participation in college and career readiness activities, including Decision Day, signing ceremonies, and other schoolwide initiatives.
• Refer students to school counselors for academic advisement, financial aid guidance, FAFSA assistance, and specialized postsecondary planning.

4. Family, School, and Community Collaboration

• Maintain regular, supportive communication with families regarding student goals, progress, attendance, engagement, and available resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, administrators, grade-level teams, and other student support personnel to coordinate assistance for assigned students.
• Participate in student support meetings and share relevant observations, progress updates, and recommendations.
• Build relationships with local colleges, businesses, workforce organizations, and community partners to expand student opportunities.
• Assist with family workshops and outreach activities addressing graduation requirements, college and career pathways, financial aid resources, and student success.
• Promote equitable access to information and opportunities for students and families from diverse backgrounds, including multilingual learners.
• Refer counseling, mental health, safety, and other specialized concerns promptly to the appropriate school personnel.
• 5. Documentation, Monitoring, and Accountability
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student contacts, mentoring activities, individual goals, interventions, referrals, and follow-up.
• Monitor student progress toward established goals and adjust mentoring strategies based on individual needs.
• Review student participation, attendance, academic engagement, and progress with the appropriate grade-level administrator and student support teams.
• Document services and outcomes in accordance with district expectations, applicable confidentiality requirements, and the school's approved Title I plan.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting student engagement and college and career readiness activities, as requested by school administration.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and other activities related to student success and school improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with adolescents in a school, youth development, mentoring, or community-based setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately.
• Ability to monitor student progress, maintain accurate documentation, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and Google Workspace or the ability to learn district-approved technology systems.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule throughout the school day, with occasional flexibility for evening family events and school activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Youth Development, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in student mentoring, attendance intervention, college and career readiness, or youth support services.
• Experience working with multilingual learners, first-generation college students, and students facing academic or socioeconomic barriers.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Experience working in a public school, municipal, or community-based organization.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time position with daily availability throughout the school day. Specific work hours, work year, and occasional evening responsibilities will be established by the Pawtucket School Department.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Successful performance will be evaluated based on:

• Consistent and meaningful engagement with assigned students.
• Progress toward individual student attendance, academic, and personal development goals.
• Improved student attendance, participation, and school engagement.
• Increased assignment completion, organization, and follow-through on academic responsibilities.
• Successful coordination of student referrals, interventions, and support services.
• Increased student participation in college, career, and postsecondary readiness activities.
• Accurate and timely documentation of mentoring activities, interventions, and student progress.