Student Success Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/At Risk Specialist

Date Posted:
5/4/2026

Location:
Central Office
COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: CENTRAL OFFICE

DATE POSTED: MAY 4, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED FOR UPCOMING 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
• Prior experience or education in counseling, social work, or in human services and case management is preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in the above areas is preferred.
• Having working experience with families from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Have knowledge of community and service providers.
• Displays ability to relate in a warm and supportive manner.
• Valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Liaison service between the student and the parents or between the school and the community.
• Specific program to which assigned
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Child abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate assigned activities to resolve student issues or develop community programs.
• Travel to student homes and interact with parents.
• Assist with responsible duties of the Pupil Personnel Office including attendance, discipline, project home, student information systems, court services and law enforcement.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

JOB GOAL:

• To improve at-risk student attendance and academic performance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make home visits as necessary to support program objectives, including address verification.
• Conduct research and prepare reports specifically on attendance related phone calls.
• Provide information and referral services to appropriate community resources in health and human services.
• Help the community identify and develop resources to better serve the needs of youth in the City of Covington.
• Counsel pupils and parents individually and in groups on topics such as problem solving skills, stress reduction, conflict management, and other recognized and expressed educational needs areas.
• Fulfill case management and coordinate functions by serving as liaison between the school and community based agencies.
• Be available on weekends and evenings as needed for home visits.
• Facilitate student transition from middle school education to appropriate vocational and/or academic training for career opportunities and planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, guidance counselors and other professionals in assessing student needs and designing strategies to help individual pupils.
• May be the assigned point of contact for McKinney-Vento Homeless/Foster Care.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Director of Pupil Personnel, Executive Director of Operations, and Superintendent.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Pupil Personnel

CONTRACT: 205 Days

SALARY: $211.03 - $308.69/Daily Depending on Experience (Outreach)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Complete the online application at: www.covington.kyschools.us
• All applicants complete the Classified Application on Frontline Recruit & Hire.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at [email protected] or 859-392-1014.
• All applications will be evaluated and screened.
• For information regarding the position contact Jessica Duty at [email protected]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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