School Liaison - Grant Funded - Kino Junior High School

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

16h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

To serve as a support and resource liaison for junior high school students and their parents/guardians regarding school attendance related issues.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• Proven experience working with youth and public
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and interact with district personnel, students and parents/guardians
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, district personnel and general public
• Ability and willingness to work split shifts when needed

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Mesa Public Schools alternative educational facilities
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with junior high school students and parents/guardians as appropriate regarding solution of attendance related issues
• Assist district security attendance specialist with truant students; make home visits when needed
• Maintain vigilance and assist in prevention of problems on campus
• Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school regulations and state laws
• Foster and enhance positive community relations in surrounding neighborhoods and businesses; assist in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate
• Assist at school events for student, crowd and traffic control when needed
• Submit required reports
• Serve as witness at disciplinary due process hearings or court cases when needed
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health, and life insurance
• Performance Pay: Available annually
• New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
• New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED