SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the Executive Director of Compliance & Student Services, provides liaison services between the department, building administrators, school staff for: 1) McKinney Vento/Foster youth and their families; 2) truant students and their families; and 3) Native American students and their families to facilitate the students’ educational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate transportation/food services to ensure appropriate arrangements for homeless and foster youth.
• Coordinate transportation/food services to ensure appropriate arrangements for homeless and foster youth.
• Coordinate the notifications of educational rights of homeless children and youth in schools and communities where homeless families may receive services.
• Collect and analyze data for foster students and homeless students pertaining to academic achievement, behavior, discipline, and graduation rates.
• Support counselors, teachers and administration when identifying problems of tardiness, attendance, and student truancy.
• Partner with schools to promote and schedule Community Engagement Boards.
• Monitor student attendance, academic performance, and social adjustment.
• Serve as a liaison or spokesperson with building administrators and teachers, as needed.
• Collaborate with Executive Director for Compliance & Student Services regarding attendance interventions, training, and communication about truancy.
• Perform clerical duties related to BECCA petitions-review and mail petitions to families via certified mail.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate various activities with Native American students and their families, including dance workshops, cultural heritage festivals, higher educational guidance and other activities as needed.
• Represent the District on and coordinate the Native American Parent Advisory Committee. Plan, develop, seek approval for and implement programs for students as identified by the parent advisory committee.
• Provide encouragement to students, individually and in classes, to remain in school and pursue educational goals. Makes home visits to Native American families, as appropriate.
• Assist with coordinating resources and referrals for higher education opportunities, health and social services and cultural services available to Native American students and homeless and unaccompanied youth.
• Conduct census count for identification of Native American students.
• Maintain databases for Native American, McKinney Vento and foster students through data collection and report writing in support of program needs.
• Research and gather data for District grant proposal for program funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• A two or four-year degree in education, human services, or related field, and a minimum of two years of successful relevant, documented work experience with adults and/or parents.
• Experience developing needs assessments, writing, and monitoring grants, and providing program evaluation services.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, or experience will be reviewed for comparability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.14 - $43.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakewood, WA 98499: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person