At- Risk Student Liaison

Alpena Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time At-Risk Student Liaison. This role provides guidance and direct support for students identified as high-risk due to behavioral challenges, chronic absenteeism, or safety concerns.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Qualifications:
Bachelor or Arts/Science degree and minimum of 3 years of experience working with at-risk youth is required. Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and experience in case management and facilitating family meetings is preferred.

What You Will Love About Us:
As a member of the Alpena Public Schools team, imagine waking up where you vacation; no more sitting on the highway on Friday night and Sunday evening. You can be employed in a modern community that is also traffic-free. Purchase a home for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in metropolitan areas. Enjoy dozens of pristine beaches, trails, rivers and forests without fighting the masses for access. Dive shipwrecks, explore one of the most fossil-rich spots on earth, and still be close enough to enjoy a night on the town. Our wonderful, walkable downtown features restaurants, art galleries, shops and pubs, including multiple micro-breweries and a winery. Alpena offers so many opportunities as the recreational, cultural, economic, and historical hub of Northeast Michigan. We serve a population of approximately 3,800 students, across 9 different school buildings, in one of the largest geographic districts in the State of Michigan. Alpena Public Schools covers more than 600 square miles, encompassing all of Alpena County and a portion of Presque Isle County.

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Holidays/Sick/Bereavement)
Retirement/Pension Plans
Life Insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness
AT&T School Employee Discount

Alpena Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Position Title: At-Risk Student Liaison
Department: K-12 Instruction
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Programs
Unit/Group: At-Will

SUMMARY:

• Act as a supportive adult to At-Risk students.
• Lead small group Whole Child Development instruction
• Complete root cause analysis regarding chronic absenteeism and develop individualized plans
• Facilitate support for chronically absent students
• Empower parents/guardians with strategies to support attendance and behavior
• Serve as case manager for student management plans
• Support principals in PBIS initiatives including school climate activities
• Participate on Threat Assessment, Problem Solving and other multi-disciplinary teams
• Communicate and collaborate with parents regarding student progress
• Collaborate with community partners (NEMCSA, AHC, DHHS, and juvenile justice)
• Utilize Early Warning Systems (EWS) to identify behavioral patterns, develop student intervention plans, and support district Whole Child Development initiatives
• Demonstrate and utilize high-level skills in Synergy (the district’s student information system) to support MTSS and behavioral data
• Support Title IX activities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Maintains proper licensure for the individual’s field of specialization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (on level and unlevel ground - both inside and outside settings), sit, climb stairs and talk or hear for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as boxes of books. The employee must be sufficiently mobile to effectively supervise and assist with students, including ability to escort or restrain students as needed. The employee is required to be computer literate and to have the energy to deal with multiple demands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.