Hispanic Achievement Liaison Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System•Lawrence, MA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Access and Achievement Program supports various school-based acceleration and enrichment programs offered during the school day, after school hours, and beyond the school year. The goal of Student Access and Achievement is to provide support for our school system’s efforts to accelerate the academic achievement of all students, especially Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and multilingual learners. The Hispanic Achievement Program Liaison is employed through the Howard County Public School System and is assigned to one or more specific schools. Working under the supervision of the Hispanic Achievement Program Supervisor and the direction of the school principal, this position collaborates with students, staff, families, and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of all Hispanic/Latino students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with Hispanic school-aged children and their families in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in a PreK-12 public school system
Experience analyzing data related to educational outcomes
Experience working on equity, advocacy, or related projects.
Experience working with community organizations or government agencies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school staff to implement the school system vision and mission by serving as a communication link between school staff, Hispanic students, and their families.
Monitor the academic progress of all Hispanic students to ensure appropriate placement in academic program, as well as growth and acceleration of academic achievement.
Monitor the behavioral data of all Hispanic students to increase positive learning behaviors that set a foundation for student achievement.
Serve as a communication link between school staff and Hispanic/Latino students and their families.
Engage and facilitate the involvement of Hispanic/Latino families in the educational process.
Establish relationships with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents that reflect recognition and respect for every individual.
Collaborate with non-profits and government agencies to support Hispanic/Latino students and their families.
Participate in curricular program meetings (such as Gifted and Talented Education, Special Education, and other Student Services) to provide information, support, and feedback to families.