LIAISON, SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

17h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

School Community Liaisons provide a communication link between assigned school, teachers, students, parents, and community organizations regarding established or available procedures, standards, programs, services and activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
1+ years of related experience working with students or a related field.
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

An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferred.
Case management and group facilitation experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support families experiencing homelessness under requirements of law including Help with new school enrollment and ensure district compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.
Provide essential supply needs including: backpacks, supplies and uniform clothing.
Collaborate with the district Homeless Liaison to ensure the student/family is properly identified and supported.
Meets with parents/guardians minimum once per semester.
Tutor/mentor homeless students in/out of the classroom with academic, emotional, social support.
Attends intervention meetings
Offers to accompany parents to parent/teacher conferences. Encourage parent involvement.
Facilitates parent meetings at homeless shelters and agencies.
Arrange and coordinate professional services as needed by a student, i.e., dental, vision, legal, etc.
Assist the students and their families in resolving issues which may interfere with the students’ educational, social and personal development.
Refers families to appropriate essential supports and resources including Title I services, Child Find, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, ELA, DPS School Medicaid.
Assist in planning and attend special group activities, as appropriate, in which the students and volunteers are involved.
Attends all required HEN activities and training.
Attend at least two workshops or conferences each year.