AmeriCorps Student Support Coach - Quarter Time

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 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 the service of equitable access to education opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a passion for working with students in grades K-12.
• 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.
• Take initiative and be proactive in daily service activities. Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with campus and CISofSC program expectations.
• Be comfortable using technology to complete work, including student documentation and program requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, flexibility, and willingness to be a supportive team member in a diverse service environment.
• Have a personal commitment to educational equity and removing systemic barriers that hinder student success.

Member Eligibility Requirements

(a) Eligibility. An AmeriCorps participant must-

Be at least 18 years old at the commencement of service; or

Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or

Essential Functions

Evaluation and Reporting

Members will conduct a mid and end-of-year review with the AmeriCorps Program Director and the Site Coordinator at their designated site. Supervision meetings will take place with the AmeriCorps Program Director bi-weekly, either in person or via TEAMS. Performance evaluations are intended to be a mutual exchange of information that informs the program's service delivery and helps the member successfully complete the term of service.

The program will conduct and keep a record of at least a midterm and an end-of-term written evaluation of the member's performance. At a minimum, the following factors will be evaluated.

Reporting Requirements

Members will be required to complete weekly time sheets that include detailed information regarding the services provided in that week. Attendance of services will be recorded by members in the CISDM system.

Additional Responsibilities

Equipment used may include computers, laminators, copiers, die-cuts, and other teaching-related equipment typically found in school settings. Members will be issued a laptop at the start of their term of service and will be provided with the technology systems and access to training needed to be successful in their service term.

Benefits

Other benefits the program may offer : training, mileage reimbursement, a Member Assistance Program, professional development opportunities, etc.

This position is eligible for an Education Award up to $1,956.35 upon completion of 450 hours. Please visit for additional information on the education award.

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.