Family Liaison / Recruiter - Title I

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Migrant program support

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a Migrant Educational Program Liaison to connect migrant families with school and community resources. You will recruit families, conduct home visits, plan parent meetings, and help coordinate social and medical appointments.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, communicating with schools and families, representing families in disciplinary or legal matters as required, and ensuring accurate records for reporting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience working with community agencies.
• Bilingual (Spanish) and biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and recruiting migrant families for the Migrant Educational Program.
• Make home visitations and maintain logs and records regarding activities and time involved.
• Plan and coordinate parent meetings.
• Assist families by directing or scheduling social and medical appointments.
• Maintain open lines of communication with school and home; assist in problem solving.
• Represent families in disciplinary due process hearings or court cases as required.
• Submit certificate of eligibility and other reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records and data for necessary reports; update student records in the MIS2000 system as necessary.
• Attend district or regional in-service to identify and recruit families for the Migrant Program.
• Knowledge of community resources/agencies.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Skills

Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Evening meetings

Experience with students/parents

Strong performance

Typing

Communication skills

Arizona education laws

Mesa Public Schools system

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recognition:

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.


• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Hourly:

$19.89

Class/Calendar:

B21, 12 months

Benefits:

• Vacation, 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

Job Summary:

To serve as a liaison between migrant families and school and community resources; to identify and recruit migrant families to participate in educational programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and recruiting migrant families for the Migrant Educational Program


• Make home visitations and maintain clear, well-organized and comprehensive logs and records regarding activities and time involved


• Plan and coordinate parent meetings


• Assist families by directing or scheduling social and medical appointments


• Maintain open lines of communication with school and home; assist in problem solving


• Represent families in disciplinary due process hearing or court cases as required


• Submit certificate of eligibility and other reports as required


• Maintain accurate records and data as needed for necessary reports; update student records in the MIS2000 system as necessary


• Attend district or regional in-service to identify and recruit families for the Migrant Program


• Knowledge of community resources/agencies


• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Experience in working with community agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) and Biliterate (Spanish)

Skills & Competencies:

• 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


• Ability to work evening meetings as required


• Proven skill and experience in working with students, parents and employees


• Above average evaluation or work record


• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery


• Good communication and interaction skills in dealing with students, parents and staff


• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth is desirable


• Knowledge of Mesa Public Schools educational system


• Competency in computer use to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Works out of district offices and schools


• Frequent interaction with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.


• Regular visits to homes, community centers, local events, and partner organizations


• Might travel throughout the district or region to recruit families and engage stakeholders


• Interacts with families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds


• Lifting and carrying materials (e.g., brochures, event supplies) usually under 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.