Student Mentor for St. Mary’s Grades 5-6

Student Mentor for St. Mary's Grades 5-6

Westfield Public Schools Title 1 - Westfield, Massachusetts

Position: Student Mentor for St. Mary's

Qualifications: Desire to work with at-risk students to support both academic and personal growth; bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

Reports To: Principal or Principal Designee

Responsibilities: Under the direction of authorized administrators, student mentors shall:

• Build relationship with students so students have a trusted adult to turn to when needed
• Hold high expectations of young people and be a role model for students
• Offer opportunities to problem solve, exchange ideas, and ask questions
• Use strategies to motivate and build self-esteem/confidence in students
• Provide academic support to ensure student achievement
• Assist students to prioritize and organize schedule, school work, and other student responsibilities, including developing good study habits
• Support students in content areas to help them meet course expectations
• Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure school work is complete and up-to-date, share information, and determine strategies that best support learning
• Promote personal and social skills to help students navigate school and social situations
• Listen to student concerns, set goals, create action plans, and follow through with students in order to solve issues
• Help students make informed decisions, and support students in developing self-advocacy skills
• Collaborate with guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to assist as necessary with support for students
• Support student attendance and punctuality to ensure students have a chance to learn
• Monitor daily attendance; implement strategies to overcome attendance barriers
• Notify appropriate support systems of any concerns/information (admin, counselor, families) that will improve attendance
• Complete mentor documentation in a timely fashion, including mentor logs and time cards

Terms of Employment: Must be available during the school day: 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS Part-time employment - Up to 10 hours per week

Salary: Stipend- $30.00 per hour

Dates of Employment: September 2026 – June 2027

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of St. Mary's evaluation protocols, observations by St. Mary's Administration, and student feedback. Subject to grant funding.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information:

• Mary Keane, Title I Supervisor
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
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