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Student Retention Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$25/hr

... academic progress and address barriers to success. * Maintain an active on-site classroom and ... advising, student services, counseling, or school enrollment/retention functions. * Strong ...

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Student Retention Specialist

New Haven, CT • On-site

New Haven Public Schools
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$36K/mo

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Non-Instructional
Date Posted:
3/31/2026
Location:
James Hillhouse High School
TITLE: Student Retention Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate and or Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent; and experience working with high risk youth and adults; knowledge of adolescent development.The ideal candidate has experience in supporting students with career, college, and post-secondary planning. Daily responsibilities include student outreach, community involvement, administrative tasks to support overall school operations.
JOB GOALS: Advises and assists students in better decision making strategies to influence college & career readiness based on the improvement of academics, attendance, and social emotional health.
REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee
EMPLOYMENT: By contractual agreement between the New Haven Board of Education and the Paraprofessionals' bargaining unit.
SALARY GROUP: II (10 month), Local 3429
$36,344
To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Works closely with students, outreach service providers, other staff and faculty to assist students.
  • Develops and implements both intervention and retention plans to ensure student success.
  • Knowledgeable about matters related to school and District programs.
  • Identifies students whose behaviors indicate a lack of academic progress.
  • Develops and implements an early alert system by working collaboratively with staff to provide timely feedback about student(s) academic progress.
  • Develops and monitors student action plans aligned with short-term and long-term educational, post-secondary, and career objectives.
  • Provides academic and personal guidance/advising and referral services to students.
  • Refers students for academic skills assistance, including tutoring, counseling, and/or career guidance.
  • Assists in the coordination and implementation of orientation and reorientation activities for newly enrolled and returning students.
  • Assists administration in carrying out activities that support the mission of the school and New Haven Public Schools.
  • Provides assistance, as requested, concerning school activities to school administrative staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee

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