Upper School Student Success Teaching Partner presso Paul Cuffee School

Paul Cuffee School, a K-12 public charter school of choice, educates a diverse community of students from the City of Providence, Rhode Island. We respect each individual and the world we share. This quality of our community is central to our mission. In the spirit of Paul Cuffee’s life, we teach students to value and practice personal initiative, perseverance, and social responsibility. Our School accomplishes these goals through a rigorous academic program which, enriched with maritime experiences, fosters discovery and critical thinking. We prepare students for higher education, lifelong learning, and active citizenship. To learn more about our school, please visit us at www.paulcuffee.org

Reports to: Upper School Principal & Head of School

Hours: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs/week), Non-Exempt 

Overview

The Student Success Teaching Partner is responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for all students by working as part of the Restorative Support Team. S/he embraces the school’s Developmental Designs philosophy and works within that philosophy to help our students grow socially, emotionally, and academically. 

Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a member of the Restorative Support and Social Emotional Support Teams
• Supervising students at arrival, breakfast, lunch, transitions, study, and/or dismissal, during in-school suspensions and use of the SafetyNet Space, and at any time when students are present
• Work closely with teachers and other staff members to support students when they are experiencing behavioral or academic difficulties 
• Serve as a co-advisor 
• Support with coverage when the Student Success Manager or Dean of Student Culture is absent 
• Work with other members of the RST team to ensure school is a safe place for students. This may include completing investigations, conferencing with students, monitoring hallways and bathrooms, completing locker searches, and other duties 
• Review, log, and follow up with referral data 
• Support the Dean of Student Culture and Student Success Manager with student reentry meetings when needed

Job Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field OR Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Program approved by the RI Department of Education and a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required