Pathways HS Math Teacher (THIS POSITION IS CLOSED)
POSITION: Student Success Coach
REPORTS TO: Kenowa Hills Pathways High School Principal
LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
NUMBER OF DAYS/LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 210 Day Contract (Mid August - Mid June annually)
SALARY: $45,000 - $55,000 depending upon experience and credentials
FUNDING: This position is grant-funded for the 2026-27 school year. Continuation of the role for the 2027-28 school year is contingent upon availability of grant/categorical funding.
BENEFITS: A generous fringe benefit package is authorized by the Board of Education
SUMMARY: The Student Success Coach is responsible for supporting student career readiness, postsecondary planning, and successful high school completion through the implementation of Educational Development Plans (EDPs), the Michigan Career Development Model, work-based learning experiences, and individualized student support services.
The Success Coach provides individualized and small-group support to students in grades 9-12 by utilizing academic, attendance, behavior, and career readiness indicators to identify barriers to success and implement targeted interventions. The position supports the district's Continuous School Improvement (CSI) goals identified for Pathways High School by increasing student engagement in career development activities, strengthening postsecondary planning, expanding work-based learning opportunities, and improving outcomes related to graduation and college and career readiness.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience implementing Restorative Practices and relationship-centered student supports.
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Successful experience working with secondary students experiencing academic, attendance, behavioral, social-emotional, or postsecondary planning barriers.
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Experience with PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
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Knowledge of the Michigan Career Development Model, Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career pathways, and career readiness indicators preferred.
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Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with employers, community organizations, postsecondary institutions, and workforce development agencies.
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Experience coordinating career exploration, college and career readiness, mentoring, job shadowing, internships, work-based learning, or community partnership programs preferred.
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Understanding of workforce readiness competencies, employability skills, and postsecondary planning processes.
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Knowledge of community resources and social service agencies that support student success.
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Working knowledge of intervention strategies that improve attendance, engagement, behavior, academic achievement, and graduation outcomes.
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Ability to establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, staff, employers, and community partners.
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Ability to analyze, implement, monitor, and report student outcome data, including academic, attendance, behavior, and career readiness indicators.
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Self-starter with a flexible, growth mindset and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple student caseloads, community partnerships, and career readiness initiatives simultaneously.
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Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Youth Development, Career Development, Human Services, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
JOB DUTIES
The Student Success Coach works to improve career readiness, postsecondary preparedness, student engagement, and graduation outcomes through the following responsibilities:
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Support students in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Educational Development Plans (EDPs).
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Utilize academic, attendance, behavior, engagement, and career readiness indicators to identify students who may be experiencing barriers to graduation and postsecondary success.
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Meet regularly with identified students to establish goals, monitor progress, build self-advocacy skills, and support attainment of EDP objectives.
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Facilitate career awareness, career exploration, and career planning activities aligned with student interests, strengths, and future goals.
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Support students in developing employability skills including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, professionalism, and workplace readiness.
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Coordinate and expand student access to career-focused experiences including guest speakers, industry tours, job shadows, internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities.
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Collaborate with local businesses, industry partners, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to strengthen career pathways and workforce connections.
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Assist students and families with postsecondary planning, including college exploration, career and technical education opportunities, financial aid awareness, training programs, military pathways, and workforce entry options.
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Collaborate with counselors, teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to address barriers that may impact career readiness, school engagement, and graduation.
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Monitor and report student participation and progress related to career readiness indicators, EDP completion, work-based learning participation, credential attainment, and postsecondary planning activities.
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Maintain accurate records of student interventions, career development activities, work-based learning placements, and outcome data.
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Monitor and support student progress toward district and state Career Readiness Indicators (CRIs), including EDP completion, work-based learning participation, credential attainment, career exploration experiences, and postsecondary planning milestones.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of career readiness initiatives and intervention strategies through data analysis and continuous improvement processes.
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Utilize student outcome data to support school improvement goals and reduce achievement and opportunity gaps among identified student populations.
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Participate in school improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of district CSI goals related to career readiness, graduation outcomes, and equitable opportunities for all learners.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants can submit their application online: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1313
Please include all transcripts, certifications, resumes, and letters of reference. Questions should be directed to Cathy Capy-Cantu, Principal Pathways High School
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by Aug. 31, 2026.
Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.
It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital or family status, height, weight, military status, genetic information, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs, services, activities, or employment opportunities.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2325 Four Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone: 616-784-2511
Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
