SPSV-STUDENT MENTOR-26-27-03

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: STUDENT MENTOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a senior at a Los Lunas Schools’ high school
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Complete and pass a background check

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide high school seniors with an employment experience to work with students who have been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability, Autism, and/or Multiple Disability.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
• Spend at least one hour per day with the Mentee.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Serve as a role model, exhibiting enthusiasm, motivation, and involvement.
• Exercise good judgement in representing Los Lunas Schools.
• Model appropriate skills and behaviors.
• Attend and participate in scheduled orientations and trainings.
• Maintain timely and consistent correspondence with assigned Mentee.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, flexibility, and motivation.
• Adhere to timelines and job performance expectations.

REPORTS TO: School Site Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year will be in accordance with current student calendar. Mentor will be paid on a time card at minimum wage.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a “medium” physical capacity as defined by Workman’s Compensation statutes. “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

WORK ACTIONS:

Finger dexterity F

Sitting F Standing F Walking F

REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

Hand: right F left F both F
Foot: right F left F both F
Grasping: hand right F left F
Fine manipulation: right F left F

USE OF HEAD AND NECK:

Static F Flexing F Rotating: F

WORK POSITIONS:

Bending F Squatting F Crawling R

Climbing R Reaching F Vision C

ACTIVITIES:

Unprotected Heights R Driving Automotive Equipment O

Around machinery O Temperature extremes O

Noise and vibration F Hazards R

Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals R

BALANCE AND COORDINATION: C
Definitions: R = rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7-hour day

O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of a 7-hour day

F = frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7-hour day

C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of a 7-hour day

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until Filled