Juvenile Court Liaison

Davenport Community Schools

Davenport (IA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 37,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Davenport Community Schools seeks a Juvenile Court Liaison to work with Central High School in Davenport, IA. This role focuses on attendance, supervision, counseling, and coordinating with the Juvenile Court Office IV to support student success.

The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff and community agencies, strong crisis management, and adherence to school policies while advocating for student well-being.

Qualifications

Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with culturally diverse students.
Knowledge of Juvenile Court Law, procedures and processes.
Ability to operate under pressure and handle crisis effectively.

Responsibilities

Support truancy reduction and student performance improvement as part of a juvenile court liaison team.
Coordinate with school officials and agencies to assist families with attendance issues.
Provide supervision and counseling as required and supervise students in various settings.
Perform home and community visits to ensure compliance and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Record-keeping & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, criminal justice, sociology or related social sciences

Job description

Juvenile Court Liaison

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973166

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Salary minimum -- $22.98/hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Under the joint oversight of the principal of the school and the Juvenile Court Officer IV supervising Scott County, the school based Juvenile Court Liaison will be and employee of the Davenport Community School District
This person will perform the specified duties relating to young people under supervision of the Juvenile Court Office. This person will also perform duties as assigned to prevent or reduce truancy, behavior problems and / or failing grades.
This person must be willing to work as part of a team focused on improved student performance.

TRUANCEY

Receives referrals from school officials regarding students with attendance problems.
Investigates attendance referrals including in-home visits.
Provide short-term counseling services to families whose children are experiencing attendance problems; may transport children to/from school to ensure their attendance
Refer to/coordinate with other agency services needed to assist families with school attendance issues.

JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICES

Aids in the supervision and counseling of juveniles under the Juvenile Court Services supervision.
Coordinates services provided by various agencies to assigned juveniles and their families.
Consults/coordinates with school officials on each probationer's educational progress.
Provides direct supervision sufficient to maintain appropriate school behavior.
May include 1-1 supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, school grounds.
Makes home and community visits as needed to ensure compliance with school and probation programs, including attendance.
Responsible for the implementation of all Juvenile Court orders and dispositions of juveniles on caseload.
Other duties as assigned may include special programming during the summer months.

DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

Counsels' youth at risk of delinquent activity.
Provides information regarding juvenile crime and its consequences to students within the Davenport Community School District.
Makes in-home and community visits as needed.

All other duties as assigned by the principal of the school and/or the Juvenile Court Office IV supervision of Scott County.

Physical Requirements of Position

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

Must be at least 21
Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
Knowledge of Juvenile Court Law, procedures and processes
Knowledge of Davenport Community School District procedures and policies related to truancy.
Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis effectively
Ability to communicate with other through written work and orally
Bachelor's degree in counseling, criminal justice, sociology or related social sciences
Must agree to criminal and child abuse record checks
Must possess a valid Iowa motor vehicle operator's license
Must have experience with restorative practices or willing to be trained

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

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