2012-13 - Attendance Para - 29hrs/wk (RTTT/Temporary Position)

Job Posting Information

Name:

Attendance Para Officers (RTTT) - Part-time 29 hours/week

Location:

William Henry Middle School

Overview:

This position is temporary from year to year and is contingent on funding and performance.

• Meet the outcome of improving student attendance as outlined in the RTTT application
• Monitor and assist with attendance, enrollment, retention, and academic achievement of students in the designated school
• Encourage and enable youth to meet the criteria of the present grade level and receive appropriate grades/scores to move to the next level
• Provide services to help students improve their academic skills, test scores, and overall academic performance
• Collaborate with others to insure that the needs of students may be addressed immediately
• Record information and collect data regarding student attendance to meet the requirements of the Race to The Top Grant
• Work effectively with students, parents, and all parties to establish a collaborative environment oriented toward improving the attendance of students in the school
• Demonstrate effective telephone, email, and other necessary skills to work with students and families in order to improve attendance and student success
• Work on a District team of Attendance Officers to receive direction and support in this position
• Attend and learn job skills through professional development as requested by the District liaison or school administrator
• Make home visits as needed and appear in court for truancy hearings as needed.
• Results focused based on data
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualification:

Pass the Para-Pro Test, Associates Degree or its equivalent or 60 college credits

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check for the candidate who is offered employment.
• Tuberculin test & physical.
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck.

Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, and/or age. Upon request reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities in all phases of application and employment process. Concerns maybe directed to the Director of Human Resources at 302-672-1507, 945 Forest Street, Dover, DE 19904.

Required Education Level:

Title I Para Permit

Salary and Benefit

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