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Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI)   ultimate  goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability .   At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural places achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where  we’ve  worked for 25 years to create student  opportunity  and success. Position Summary The Student Support Coordinator is a full-time role that will work closely with the school, the school district, and other  grant staff to create a welcoming and safe school climate for students, staff, and families, with a focus on improving  attendance outcomes. The  Coordinator  will collect and report data and design services/strategies related to the West  Sabine Independent School District improvement plan. This position reports to the Director of Collaborative  Improvement. The position leads and  operates  with the goal that  All Rural Students Succeed . Primary Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each primary duty.  The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability  required , with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Implement strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism • Coordinate support for students with academic and attendance needs • Track and use data to drive improvement efforts • Facilitate collaboration among school staff, families, and partners • Deliver targeted, student-specific interventions • Build and  maintain  community partnerships • Serve as liaison between school and community initiatives • Support a coordinated, community-based approach to student success • Monitor progress toward goals and report outcomes • Participate in regional and cross-sector improvement efforts • Continually assessing the needs of students, families, and the school • Maintain a professional relationship with students, families, and teachers, always  operating  in an ethical manner • Other roles/duties assigned to  assist  PRI in support of the organizational mission,  All Rural Students Succeed Position Location & Schedule The position will be based at the West Sabine Elementary School in Pineland, TX, with local, state, and sometimes national travel  required . Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with in-office expectations and the possibility of remote work during periods when the school may be closed. Because of the nature of responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours. Minimum Qualifications Education required to ensure success in this position: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education Experience required to ensure success in this position: • A minimum of two  years’  of relevant experience Special skills ,  knowledge  and abilities: • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of stakeholders • Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program License, certification, or registration necessary: • Access to reliable transportation • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background check Physical requirements: • Ability to work inside a school • Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants • Ability to occasionally  lift up  to 25 lbs. • Ability to travel independently by car and plane regionally and nationally • Ability to  operate  standard office equipment • Ability to  operate  a motor vehicle Environmental conditions: • Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities Additional Company Information PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family. • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee  assistance  program. • Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. • Tuition  assistance  and professional development for employees. Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.