Title:

GEAR UP Summer Graduation Coach

Work Unit:

Capital High School

Reports To:

Principal/ GEAR UP Coordinator

Contract Length:

June 01 to June 30, 2026

Pay Schedule:

Individual Pay Plan

Overtime Status:

Exempt

Hours:

8 hours per day

Union Status:

Non-union

Licensure:

Current Driver’s License

All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.

General Function:

Provides support and mentorship for at-risk high school-age students. Recruits students who have dropped out of school to encourage them to return and enroll in a current program to complete a high school diploma. Supports current at-risk high school students to assist them in completing a high school program.

Education/Training/Experience:

Minimum:

High School Diploma or GED. Experience in working with at-risk students.

Preferred:

Some college preferred. Bilingual: English/Spanish.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Ability to articulate and facilitate the implementation of the mission and values of the Santa Fe Public Schools. Ability to safeguard the confidentiality of privileged information. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone. Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.

Essential Job Functions:

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Develops and implements an individual graduation support plan to help Capital High School students recover their credits and obtain a diploma.

2. Collaborates and coordinates with Capital High School Summer administrative and GEAR UP Coordinator to support Capital High School students in recovering their credits.

3. Meets individually with potential students to explain the program and provides support through the enrollment process.

4. Works to support assigned at-risk students from the comprehensive high schools to keep them in the program and complete their high school education.

5. May work with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.

6. Serves as a model in developing students’ language and behavior.

7. May collect, prepare, and arrange resource material for use by certified personnel.

8. Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.

9. May maintain school records and prepare reports as requested.

10. Determines objectives for students’ instruction in support of efforts to remain in school and successfully complete the requirements for each subject.

11. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with diverse populations, including students, parents, co-workers, and supervisor(s).

12. Displays a desire to work with students and responds to students as individuals.

13. Maintains competency through training and in-service educational activities.

14. Meets with school staff as appropriate to provide direct support for student success.

15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$23.75 per hour

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, telephone, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Occasionally lifts and moves up to 25 pounds in supplies and equipment, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting. Uses hands and arms to manipulate objects. Uses keyboards, tools, and other controls. Sits and stands.

Environmental Conditions:

Work indoors in an office-type environment. Drives to homes of high school dropouts to discuss return options. May meet individuals in the outdoors and/or business locations, such as coffee houses, places of employment, churches, youth centers, and the like. Weather conditions may be hot in summer and cold/snowy/icy in winter. May attend meetings at high schools and/or central office buildings.

Personal Accountability:

1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.

2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.

3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.

4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.

5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/ special application.

6. Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.

7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026 Summer: GEAR UP Summer Graduation Coach (2 Positions)