McKinney-Vento Program Assistant

Unalaska City School District; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking a McKinney-Vento Program Assistant to support students and families experiencing homelessness by connecting them with school and community resources that promote educational stability, attendance, engagement, and academic success.

You will collaborate with district staff, schools, and community partners to provide direct family support, assist with program implementation, maintain confidential records, and assist with compliance with program requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college credits.
• One year of experience working with students or families in education, social services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of effective communication and family engagement practices.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Experience maintaining confidential information.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and ability to travel throughout the district.

Responsibilities

• Support students and families experiencing homelessness by connecting them with school and community resources.
• Collaborate with district staff, schools, and community partners.
• Provide direct family support and assist with program implementation.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with McKinney-Vento requirements.

Skills

Communication

Family engagement

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Travel within district

Education

Associate degree or 48 college credits

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The McKinney-Vento Program Assistant supports students and families experiencing homelessness by connecting them with school and community resources that promote educational stability, attendance, engagement, and academic success. Working collaboratively with district staff, schools, and community partners, this position provides direct family support, assists with program implementation, maintains confidential records, and supports compliance with McKinney-Vento program requirements.

New Hire Hourly Rate:

Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate:

Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Hours:

3.5 hours

Work Year:

10 months

Bargaining unit:

Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college credits.


2. One year of experience working with students or families in education, social services, or a related field.


3. Knowledge of effective communication and family engagement practices.


4. Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.


5. Experience maintaining confidential information.


6. Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.


7. Valid Alaska driver's license and ability to travel throughout the district.

Benefits:

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave


• Paid holidays


• Medical,dental, vision, and audio


• Retirement (PERS)