Multi Language Learner - Elementary Homeless Liaison

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Multi Language Learner - Elementary Homeless Liaison for the Project Connect program. This role is responsible for supporting elementary-aged students experiencing homelessness, as defined by federal McKinney Vento Law. The liaison will work with schools, community partners, and local shelters to identify these students, remove educational barriers, and ensure they have access to resources for basic needs. The position involves educating families about their educational rights, assisting with enrollment, and facilitating meaningful parental participation in their children's education. The liaison will also collaborate with stakeholders to increase resources for homeless families and children and serve as a point of contact between the Project Connect program and local charter, parochial schools, and shelters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, Counseling or a related field
Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish
Minimum two years in relevant role (social work, resource coordination, curriculum management, and parent engagement)
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working with diverse groups including internal and external stakeholders, students, and staff

Nice To Haves

Masters level education preferred
Knowledge of federal McKinney Vento law preferred

Responsibilities

Provide outreach, education and identification of CPS students experiencing homelessness
Develop and implement strategies and enrichment opportunities to ensure equitable educational access for students identified as experiencing homelessness
Identify and remove educational barriers
Serve as an educational surrogate for enrollment and IEP purposes
Academic and attendance monitoring
Maintain and build positive relationships within the broader community
Coordinate partnerships for the purpose of providing resources and engagement opportunities for parents and students experiencing homelessness
Serve as a liaison between the district staff and local charter and parochial schools and shelters for the purpose of identifying and removing educational barriers
Provide information and direction to schools and community agencies as it relates to federal McKinney Vento law
Ensure addresses and contact information are accurate to allow for efficient transportation routing
Document processes for accountability and replication