LIAISON, STUDENT SUPPORT

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for being the primary resource and advocate between a network of stakeholders, including: schools, students, families and the community. Actively engages and advocates to better the needs of all parties involved, within a specific matter of interest.

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience
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.

Responsibilities

Actively engages in identifying student needs, especially when it has to do with their academic or social lives, and provides/suggests solutions where necessary
Consults with teachers, parents, and school personnel about learning, social, and behavioral issues. 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
Performs attendance related advising to assigned student case load to motivate students to establish and achieve their attendance goals. Assists in the application of appropriate interventions for chronically absent students
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
Refers students to school counselors or social workers, especially in situations that have escalated beyond academic or social concerns
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
Promotes school and in home literacy enrichment for at-risk students to support with student engagement and necessary resources