The posting
Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2026-2027 school year:
Location: Grants Pass High School
Position: Program Assistant- Student Success Mentor
Hours: 8 hours per day
Calendar: 188 days to work (August-June)
Vision
We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.
Mission
We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.
Position Purpose:
We believe that every student can graduate and that every student needs at least a little bit of help. Our mission is to provide students and families with a partner who already knows how Grants Pass High School works. The 9th Grade Student Success mentor helps students adapt to the school environment and guides them in making appropriate social, academic, and behavioral choices.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Essential Duties/Skills
- General duties:
- Assist in monitoring student academic success
- Work with students to meet their educational needs by using appropriate strategies, methods, materials, and/or equipment
- Perform clerical duties as needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (both in person and over the phone)
- Accurate typing skills. Must be able to use word processing programs on a computer and have familiarity with Google Drive.
- Effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
- Work harmoniously with others.
- Participate and maintain District provided training.
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
- Handle sensitive situations on the telephone and in person on a regular basis
- Be flexible, work under time constraints, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Provide student supports:
- 1:1 attention, support, communication and relationship building
- Direct communication regarding expectations, attendance, and conduct
- Problem solving and planning for success
- Small group work during the day
- Parent engagement and involvement
- Help get student connected with supports and school activities
- Assist in academic efforts
- Work with 9th Grade Success Coordinator to identify students in need of intervention
- Provide direct interventions in accordance with the tiered system of support
- Appropriate documentation and reporting of related efforts such as attendance and behavior
- Communicate student needs with staff and appropriate outside agencies
- Active involvement with 9th grade teacher team
- Provide insight to 9th grade teachers
- Attend classes to gain insights on content and support students during class
- Collaborate with counselors for any referral needs
- Provide Parent Supports:
- 1:1 attention, support, communication and relationship building
- Home visits as needed
- Parent engagement and partnership
- Problem solving and planning for success
- Participate in parent, teacher, and student conferences as requested and initiate such conferences as needed
- Assist students in improving their communication skills when needed
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as requested
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time
- Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for service and/or making recommendations
- Facilitate communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts
- Initiate and participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in service trainings, student screen, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and or meeting credential requirements
- Collaborate with other Success Mentors
- Participate in summer programs: Summer Bridge and home visits for incoming 9th graders
Essential Physical Requirements:
Light to moderate degree of physical stamina, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to move freely around the office and school, making frequent trips around campus. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, as well as frequent standing, walking, and bending. Exposure to noise and activity in a school setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and one of the following three options: Two years of college study. An associate’s or higher degree. A passing score on the District reading, writing and math assessment.
- Under the supervision of licensed staff, provide support to students through various mentoring activities.
- Be effective at building relationships with students and work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other adults and/or organizations to support students.
- Be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changing daily schedule while helping provide student support.
- Have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Have strong organizational skills, ability to manage and track mentor roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of and experience with computers and the student information system.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and ability to get along well with students.
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- $17.47-$25.23 per hour. Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.
- Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees)
- Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
- 6 paid holidays per year
- 2 personal days per year
- 10 paid sick leave days per year
- Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement
- Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,200 per year
- Up to $1,624 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- $4,534 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $4,080.60 (4–6-hour employees)
- 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
- Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).
- Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $78 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.
Control Code 1097 Budget # 252.1131.0112.604.000.02825
All application materials will be accepted online until position is filled.
PHONE: 541-474-5700 EMAIL: [email protected]
Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Personnel at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.
Funding for all positions for the 2026-2027 school year is subject to state funding.
