LIAISON, SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a School Community Liaison to serve as a communication link among a designated school, families, and community organizations, focusing on equity and student success.

The role involves assisting homeless students under McKinney-Vento, enrolling families, providing supplies, coordinating with the Homeless Liaison, meeting with guardians, tutoring, attending meetings, and arranging services; must have a high school diploma and 1+ years of related experience;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience with students in grades 9-12.
• Case management and group facilitation experience preferred.
• Commitment to equity and dismantling oppression to support all students.
• Live in Colorado with a permanent home address.

Responsibilities

• Support families experiencing homelessness under law including McKinney-Vento Act.
• Help with new school enrollment and district compliance.
• Provide essential supplies including backpacks, supplies and uniforms.
• Collaborate with Homeless Liaison to identify and support students.
• Meet with parents/guardians at least once per semester.
• Tutor/mentor homeless students with academic, emotional and social support.
• Attend intervention meetings and parent conferences; accompany families when needed.
• Facilitate parent meetings at homeless shelters and coordinate services.

Skills

Case management

Group facilitation

Equity advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About This Job

School Community Liaisons provide a communication link between assigned school, teachers, students, parents, and community organizations regarding established or available procedures, standards, programs, services and activities.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $22.690 - $27.228 per hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Support families experiencing homelessness under requirements of law including
  • Help with new school enrollment and ensure district compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.
  • Provide essential supply needs including: backpacks, supplies and uniform clothing.
  • Collaborate with the district Homeless Liaison to ensure the student/family is properly identified and supported.
  • Meets with parents/guardians minimum once per semester.
  • Tutor/mentor homeless students in/out of the classroom with academic, emotional, social support.
  • Attends intervention meetings
  • Offers to accompany parents to parent/teacher conferences. Encourage parent involvement.
  • Facilitates parent meetings at homeless shelters and agencies.
  • Arrange and coordinate professional services as needed by a student, i.e., dental, vision, legal, etc.
• Assist the students and their families in resolving issues which may interfere with the students' educational, social and personal development.
  • Refers families to appropriate essential supports and resources including Title I services, Child Find, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, ELA, DPS School Medicaid.
• Assist in planning and attend special group activities, as appropriate, in which the students and volunteers are involved.
  • Attends all required HEN activities and training.
  • Attend at least two workshops or conferences each year.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience working with students grades 9th-12th and a related field.
• Case management and group facilitation experience, preferred.
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.