Job Description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional P/T Student Support Specialist, Adult Education.

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Title: P/T Student Support Specialist, Adult Education

Manages a comprehensive caseload of students across multiple Adult Education program areas and is responsible for supporting student persistence, attendance, measurable skills gains, retention, and credential attainment through proactive intervention, personalized support, and student engagement strategies. This position provides ongoing support throughout the student lifecycle, coordinates districtwide wraparound service connections, and serves as a guide to the program's support system to help students successfully navigate educational and personal barriers to achievement.

Essential Job Duties
• Serves as the primary point of contact for Adult Education students and supports their enrollment, participation, and overall success in the program.
• Conducts student intake interviews, goal-setting conferences, and progress reviews to develop and monitor individualized student success plans.
• Provides ongoing coaching, encouragement, and guidance to support student persistence, engagement, and achievement.
• Identifies students requiring additional academic support and coordinates intervention strategies in collaboration with instructors.
• Facilitates student data discussions to review attendance, academic performance, assessment results, and measurable skills gains.
• Monitors student participation and proactively addresses attendance, retention, and persistence concerns through targeted outreach and support.
• Assesses barriers to student success and coordinates referrals to district and community-based wraparound services and resources.
• Maintains partnerships with community organizations and service providers to expand access to support services for adult learners.
• Tracks student attendance, progress, credentials, interventions, and support services while maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Collaborates with staff, administrators, and community partners to support program operations, student engagement activities, and continuous program improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Adult Education, or a related field required
• Experience working with adult learners, educational programs, community organizations, or support services required
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in Adult Education, Family Literacy, student support services, or case management preferred.