Academic Support Specialist for Refugee Students
4 weeks ago
Academic Support Specialist for Refugee Students
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dedicated Academic Support Specialist to work with refugee students, parents, and case work staff to coordinate academic and civic integration. This role will promote academic success in refugee students new to Abilene, Texas.
Responsibilities:
- Develop individualized educational service plans for refugee students, assessing their educational background and identifying barriers to academic success.
- Orient newly arrived school students and parents on the US education system and Abilene Independent School District regulations.
- Connect refugee students with tutoring resources and refer them to IRC services or external partners as needed for medical and social support.
- Provide training and oversight to volunteer mentors for academic coaching group-based programming facilitation.
- Plan group-based student programming schedules and organize logistics.
- Develop meeting agendas and lesson plans, facilitating group-based student meetings and student Spring Break and Summer Academy activities.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Monitor student attendance and communicate with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.
- Provide cultural and refugee-specific training to educational partners.
- Program documentation and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or social work preferred.
- Experience working with at-risk youth, specifically in educational and social programs.
- Case management experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
- Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
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