McKinney Vento & Foster Care Assistant - Title I

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

McKinney Vento & Foster Care Assistant - Title I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934220

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• 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 (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $17.78

Class/Calendar: A13, 10.75 months

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 aten-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 assist the McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison in identifying and enlisting homeless families to participate in educational programs; and to perform administrative clerical functions in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Key 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 in relation 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 for resolution
• Provide translational services for parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth regarding homeless services (i.e. requests, dispute resolution, etc.)
• Assist in the coordination with other inter-district departments as needed to provide required student services in a timely, efficient manner
• Maintain database of eligible students and monitor services to provide accurate record keeping for district, state and federal reporting
• Assist in the preparation of reports for district, state, and federal requirements
• Perform a variety of routine clerical tasks for assigned personnel in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)

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
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with general office procedures and standard office equipment
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, district personnel, state personnel and general public
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); be tactful and diplomatic; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision; perform high volume detailed work with accuracy
• Ability to work evening meetings as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Typically based in a school district office or individual school campuses
• Works closely with school counselors, social workers, teachers, administrators, and external agencies
• Coordinates with child welfare organizations, housing services, and transportation departments
• May require travel between school sites or community resources, sometimes using a personal or district vehicle
• Interacts with students and families in potentially sensitive or high-stress situations
• Basic lifting (e.g., carrying student files or school supplies under 25 lbs.)

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.78 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• McKay Smith , McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Liaison
• Title I
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]