• Strong understanding of creative arts education and its impact on student success.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students while maintaining high expectations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, and restorative approaches.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing individualized student success plans.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology tools, software, and digital platforms to execute the role.
• Familiarity with dual credit/dual enrollment programs and postsecondary transition planning.
• Expertise in entrepreneurial skills related to the creative arts.

Arts Pathway Coaching

• Guide students in identifying and pursuing their creative arts interests and concentrations within their majors (e.g., creative arts, recording arts, dance, theater, and media arts).
• Collaborate with arts faculty to develop individualized plans for student growth within their chosen pathway.
• Support students in portfolio development to showcase their talents, creative potential, and experience for post-graduation opportunities (e.g., exhibitions, performances, competitions).

Wellness and Social-Emotional Coaching

• Develop and implement wellness initiatives to support students' emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
• Facilitate small group and individual counseling/advisory sessions to address personal challenges, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Advocate for a school culture that promotes mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of coaching actions and follow-up interventions to support student progress and development as per school policies and regulations.

Attendance and Engagement

• Monitor attendance and work proactively with students and families to address barriers to regular school attendance.
• Design and implement engagement strategies to motivate students and improve participation in school activities.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with staff to create intervention plans.
• Engage in daily communication (such as calls, emails, text messages, etc.) with students regarding their attendance and engagement, and provide progress updates to families regularly.

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Support

• Assist students in enrolling in dual credit and dual enrollment programs offered to AIM HIGH students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Provide guidance on selecting courses that align with students' academic proficiency, career aspirations, and collegiate goals.
• Serve as a liaison between AIM HIGH, partnering colleges, and families to ensure smooth communication and successful program participation.
• Support students in balancing high school and college coursework through coaching and time management strategies.

Mentorship and House Leadership Development

• Through the schools’ House model, serve as a House Leader to students, building trusting relationships and guiding their designated in fostering culture, teamwork, and accountability within the House.
• Facilitate workshops and programs focused on leadership, goal setting, and life skills.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate for students, particularly those underrepresented in creative arts and innovation fields.

Discipline and Code of Conduct Enforcement

• Monitor and Assess: Regularly review student behavior in relation to the school’s code of conduct, ensuring clear and consistent expectations for all students.
• Referral Process: Identify and document behavioral issues, and refer students to the appropriate administrative channels or intervention teams when patterns of concern arise.
• Enforce Restorative Practices: Work collaboratively with school leadership to enforce the code of conduct for their caseload, ensuring that disciplinary actions are restorative when possible and supportive of the student’s overall growth. Implement restorative practices that help students understand the impact of their actions and encourage positive behavioral changes.

• Passion for arts, innovation, and empowering underserved student populations.
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by students and strategies to address systemic inequities.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive school community.