Newcomer Parent Liaison
Posted: April 3, 2012
Deadline for application: Until Filled
Contract length: 185 Days , 2012-2013 school year
Compensation: $9.33/hr, plus benefits
Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day
Nature and Scope of Job: The Parent
Liaison will work in Title I schools to enhance parent involvement programs
that are research-based and meet the needs of students at each school.
Education, Licenses, Certification or Formal Training:
- AA degree or two years of college preferred (48
semester hours of approved credit).
- Or any other combination of related education,
experience or training that enhances the ability to pass the Work Keys
exam.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, good driving record,
and reliable insured vehicle.
Qualifications: Demonstrate
respect for and understanding of students and families with a positive attitude. Strong human relation skills including
excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Knowledge of community and available
resources. Bilingual skills preferred. Multicultural awareness. Organizational and record keeping skills. Ability to manage time and meet obligations
with minimal supervision. Ability to
maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform
all functions of the position.
Essential Job Functions:
·
Provide
parents with support to further the academic achievement of their children
·
Support
the district research-based plan for parent involvement.
·
Work and
collaborate with the administrative team, office personnel, coordinators and
teachers in the implementation of the District parent involvement plan.
·
Assist the
parent education activities/programs that will be provided on-site and are
based on the individual needs of the parents at each school.
·
Coordinate
and assist the District Title 1 Parent Involvement Facilitator with parent
education programs at the school site.
·
Develop
partnerships with service providers in the Greeley community and maintain
contact with business/support agencies to develop partnerships for assisting
eligible children/families.
·
Develop
and maintain relationships with students, families and staff.
·
Provide
resources for parents at each school site.
·
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Weld County School District 6 shall not
discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race,
ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or
disability. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district
personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall
identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum
of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Apply online www.greeleyschools.org