re-engagement specialist - Castle Rock, CO , USA, United States - dcsdk12

Description

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Job Posting Title:
Re-Engagement Specialist


Job Description:

Collaborates with district-wide (K-12) schools, alternative programs, and Student Assistance Department leadership teams to reduce at-risk indicators in Douglas County School District.

Assists sites in the development of effective intervention strategies to reduce at-risk variables in all age groups increasing district compliance to statutory requirements.

Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Requires some travel around district using personal vehicle.


MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• BA/BS in education, mental health, counseling, sociology, or related humanities field.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting
• Occasional bending, squatting, or standing

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:
Utilize data to monitor differentiated plans.

Collaborate with students, parents and schools to assist with student engagement and transition back into the school environment.

Track outcome data on targeted students and programming; interpret and record results and maintain accurate data, records, and case management files to document all activities conducted and services provided for progress monitoring and grant writing purposes.

Identify and process student/family referrals to appropriate educational, social, and other support services in the DCSD community for students and families.

Work closely with community-based and juvenile justice partners to ensure student success and be an integral member of the DCSD Student Assistance and alternative education team.

Willingness and expertise to lead collaborative, community-based meetings for DCSD as needed.

Work and collaborate effectively with teachers and other school-based personnel to identify students who are at-risk.

Develop and promote exceptional community relations with various district and community clientele.

Capability to function as an independent, self-motivated, and self-reliant self-starter who initiates appropriate actions and strategies and can work successfully without constant direction and close supervision

Be a positive contributing member of the Student Assistance Department and Student Assistance Strategic Planning Team.

Assist sites in the development of effective intervention strategies to reduce student at-risk behaviors of all age groups increasing district compliance to statutory requirements.

Collaborate with district-wide schools, alternative programs, and Student Assistance Leadership teams to reduce student at-risk behavior in Douglas County School District.

Monitor the school performance of targeted at-risk students in the areas of academic achievement, attendance, and behavior.


Certifications:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)


Skills:
Ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, students and their families, Ability to function as a team player and to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a shared-decision-making environment, Ability to function effectively in hectic and fast-paced work environments through prioritization of multiple, and sometimes conflicting, demands in order to meet established deadlines, Cultural competency; appreciation, embracing, and valuing of diversity, Knowledge about Douglas County Schools, and the target population, Requires some travel around district using personal vehicle, Strong interpersonal and human relations skills, Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and independent decision-making skills, Strong technology skills, Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills and listening skills


Position Type:
Regular


Primary Location:
Inverness Campus

One Year Only (Yes or No):
No


Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40


FTE:
1.00


Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
260 Work Days

* (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)


Minimum Hire Rate:
$74,703.81 USD Annual


Maximum Hire Rate:
$93,379.00 USD Annual


Full Salary Range:
$74,703.81 USD - $112,055.71 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

July 10, 2024