Family Support Specialist - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Family Support Specialist, Title I - Part Time - Hughes Elementary 24-25 SY - Clerical Test Required

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

***$17.53

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 a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

Hours:

Part-time (29 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

None

OVERVIEW

To coordinate and monitor the involvement of parents in the education of their children; to serve as a liaison between parents, school and community to promote a welcoming environment; and to provide services to parents and school personnel to facilitate increased student performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School education or equivalent required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Basic knowledge of current educational academic standards
Ability to confidently create and present information to adult learners
Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents/guardians, district personnel at all levels and outside agencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with parents/guardians, district personnel at all levels and outside agencies
Ability to maintain organized, comprehensive records for reporting purposes
Ability and willingness to work flexible and evening hours as needed
Possess and utilize group leadership skills to organize parental involvement activities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and facilitate family literacy trainings/classes and promote class participation
Collaborate with teachers and Title I Specialist to provide parent education relevant to student learning
Build awareness of parental involvement at national, state and local levels and share their resources with school community;
Connect parents to leadership and volunteer opportunities
Serve as a liaison between school personnel, parents/guardians, school community and the Title I and Community Education departments
Serve as a member of Title I Committee/SIAC to help analyze, develop, and implement the School Continuous Improvement Plan
Attend district meetings and trainings as required
Compile and maintain information on the school website with resources and activities affecting parental involvement
Regular and ontime attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Supervision
Site Administrator

Director, Title I

Clerical test administered on line:

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position:

Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.