McKinney-Vento & Foster Care Assistant (Full-Time)

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a McKinney Vento & Foster Care Assistant - Title I to identify and enlist homeless families for educational programs and to perform clerical support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

The role supports the Homeless Family Liaison, engages with parents and school staff, and ensures timely data reporting. Requires high school education; bilingual Spanish preferred; full-time position with a base hourly rate of $17.78 and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred (spoken, read, written).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Homeless Family Liaison in identifying and placing qualifying students under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in an educational program
• Work with Homeless Family Liaison to provide services for K-12 homeless students
• Communicate with parents and school personnel opportunities available for those eligible for the Homeless Educational Program
• Familiar with Child Welfare policies related to Homelessness and Foster Care and Best Interest Determinations (BID)
• Provide follow-up services with parents/guardians, unaccompanied youth, and school administrator/designee regarding students receiving homeless services
• Respond to inquiries from parents, school personnel and general public to provide information, resolve issues and/or refer to appropriate personnel
• Provide translational services for parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth regarding homeless services
• Assist in coordination with other inter-district departments to provide required student services
• Maintain database of eligible students and monitor services for reporting
• Assist in preparation of reports for district, state, and federal requirements
• Perform routine clerical tasks in support of the McKinney-Vento Act
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Typing proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a McKinney Vento & Foster Care Assistant - Title I to identify and enlist homeless families for educational programs and to perform clerical support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

The role supports the Homeless Family Liaison, engages with parents and school staff, and ensures timely data reporting. Requires high school education; bilingual Spanish preferred; full-time position with a base hourly rate of $17.78 and benefits.