Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $23.46- $26.28 (min – 12% above min)/hr*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 195
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
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SUMMARY:
Responsible for promoting academic school achievement for all culturally and linguistically diverse students and high needs families in Kindergarten through 12th grade by serving as a liaison between families, schools and the community. Facilitate positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and student engagement program to support students’ social and academic success. Works to engage students and families to participate and contribute to their school community.
JOB TASKS:
1. Welcome families and assist parents in navigating the school system, including helping with registration, free and reduced lunch eligibility, transportation, and volunteering. Provide orientations and family education workshops. Conduct home visits and refer students and families to outside community resources.
2. Work with students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress; connect families and students to teachers, counselors, administration and other school staff as needed.
3. Facilitate ongoing, reciprocal communication between families, school and staff by providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation services.
4. Prepare and maintain the Family Engagement Year Plan with school administration and FSCP (Family, Student, Community Partnership) team. Collaborate with school staff and community partners to offer events and workshops on a variety of topics specific to families’ needs. Survey family needs at each event. Assist the school in developing a welcoming school climate for families, staff, and students.
5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
6. Attend Family Liaison staff meetings and district team meetings. Attend professional development sessions organized by the District Family Engagement Specialists.
7. Complete monthly data sheet for the department of Language, Culture & Equity.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field preferred
- Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach program required; experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org