BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HYANNIS, MA 02601

POSITION:  Community Mentor

JOB GOAL: Increase positive and safe school culture based on school’s core values; enhance student-staff relationships; support at-risk students; increase diversity of adult role models from communities that are currently underrepresented in the faculty and staff; strengthen community connection to the school.

Qualifications: 

1. Excellent relationship building skills with school aged students
2. Ability to communicate effectively with adults
3. Experience working with youth of diverse cultures and socio-economic statuses

Reports to: Principal and Dropout Prevention Coordinator

Performance Responsibilities: 

1. Mentor students referred by administrators and/or counselors in Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.  
2. Work with counselors and staff to provide community resources.
3. Connect with  BHS and BIS students (and possibly BUES) in student spaces such as hallways, lobbies, libraries, cafeterias, etc.
4. Assisting staff in developing positive school culture throughout the building (in the hallways, when invited into classes, during lunches etc.).
5. De-escalate situations within a calm and appropriate manner.
6. Participate in a BPS mentor training as a part of on-boarding.

Compensation: Unaffiliated; $35/hour; up to 8 hours per week

The Barnstable Public Schools welcomes applicants who reflect the diversity of our community.