Lead Liaison, Student Support

DPS•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads and coaches a team, providing oversight and support while performing the day-to-day work of a liaison. The Lead Liaison serves as a point of contact for escalated concerns and acts as an intermediary between the team and school leadership. This position ensures the team carries out routine functions necessary to provide interventions that enable students to have a safe, productive, and successful educational experience. Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun, with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience minimum.
Three (3) years minimum experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff on instructional improvement issues
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Social work, education, or related field preferred.
Experience leading small teams or programs preferred
Experience working with alternative youth and service providers preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as team lead, providing professional development, training, and feedback to members; proactively guides work of team and builds a positive and collaborative culture
Tracks and reports on work and team goals, ensuring achievement of individual, team and school priorities
Develops and maintains a strong line of communication between school staff and team members; handles and resolves general problems and ensures issues are escalated, as needed, for proper resolution
Engages in identifying student needs, especially when it has to do with their academic or social lives, and provides/suggests solutions where necessary; helps students establish and achieve their attendance goals and assists in the application of appropriate interventions for chronically absent students
Refers students to school counselors or social workers, especially in situations that have escalated beyond academic or social concerns, and coordinates with school counseling and other staff to be kept apprised on issues affecting a students’ academic performance and/or social conflicts with teachers, students and parents
Consults with teachers, parents, and school personnel about learning, social, and behavioral issues and confers with teachers and parents regarding the student's strengths, opportunities for growth and aptitudes
Maintains a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and modeling; implements curriculum and restorative approaches feedback to develop positive social skills
Develops community partnerships that are willing to offer programs and/or services for students at the school in alignment of identified needs
Establishes and maintains accurate student records and files regarding attendance and disciplinary issues; analyzes and reports data findings to school leadership, including Intervention Plans when necessary