Job Description:

Department:

Board of Education - Middletown High School

Job Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

8:40 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Days:

Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Hours Per Week:

35 
(Year Round Position)

Details:

Grade 6

Salary Range: $20.93 - $30.98 per hour

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Job Description Summary       

The purpose of this professional position is to serve as the liaison between school and families, relaying the needs of one to the other. Assists parents/guardians/families with understanding the school system so they can become better advocates for their children’s education.  Provides referrals for community-based services for families dealing with conditions that impact the academic achievement of their students. Develops community collaborations and promotes sharing of power with parents as decision-makers. The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education or their designee.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities      

• Associates degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field with two years of experience working with children and families; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred
• Position requires possession of a valid Connecticut Driver’s license. 
• Position requires Family Development Credential (FDC) within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities and Duties:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responds to concerns/issues raised by parents/guardians with empathy, dispatch and effectiveness; helps the school community develop a family-friendly school climate amongst staff, students and families.
• Develops programs and activities designed to engage families in improving student achievement.
• Attends Middletown Social Emotional Learning Interventions (MSELI) school based team meetings as required by the position and caseload.
• Prepares monthly family engagement action plans to reach and engage all families in the school community and maintain records on program activities; organizes family engagement events and parent information nights/workshops that support the implementation of Family University sessions on topics:
• Develops and implements effective family involvement strategies to empower families as key decision makers in schools and how to be advocates for their children. Serves as a school-based intermediary contact and liaison between administrators and families.
• Develops volunteer activities at school site and improves recruitment, training, work, and schedules to involve families as volunteers to support internal and external District initiatives.
• Assists with the development, coordination and implementation of school advisory councils. Attends selected meetings of school advisory councils to observe compliance with program guidelines.
• Conducts home visits with families to provide access to needed resources when necessary.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

 Application Special Instructions

Please note, if you do have a degree and do not upload proof, your degree will not be considered for this position's educational requirements. In addition, if you have a license or certification and do not upload proof, your license/ certification will not be considered towards the positions requirements. 

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