Home and School Visitor - Allentown, United States - Allentown School District

Allentown School District

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Allentown, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JobID: 2779

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Home and School Visitor
Date Posted:

5/9/2024
Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA

Home and School Visitor

Salary:
$56,493 - $74,353

Qualifications:

Valid and current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor/Social Worker certification
Valid and current Pennsylvania vehicle operator's license.
Knowledge of child growth and development, and family dynamics.
Knowledge of the Allentown City community and local resources.
Demonstrated cultural competence.
Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the general public.
Demonstrated recordkeeping and reporting ability.
Spanish and/or other language fluency preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must possess good interpersonal, human relations and organizational skills. Good oral, written and computer and communication skills are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

To promote student achievement through consistent attendance at school, and by encouraging parental involvement in education; to enforce compliance with Compulsory School Attendance Law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inform parents/guardians of attendance regulations and clarify attendance policy and procedure for school staff.
Encourage and facilitate parent attendance at conferences with school personnel.
Encourage parental involvement in education and support of school programs and activities.
Provide resource and referral services based on expressed and assessed needs of families.
Report community and neighborhood conditions to school building administrator administration and to the Executive Director of Community and Student Services.
Maintain accurate records.
Consult with principals or other professional school personnel upon request.
Act as liaison between school and home/students/parents and the community at large.
Assist schools and parents/guardians in the completion of enrollment, transfer, and other forms.
Assist in the identification of attendance issues, monitor attendance, and file First Notices and truancy citations in a timely manner.
Represent the Allentown School District at court hearings for violations of Compulsory School Attendance Law.
Other duties, as assigned.
Share in our community Grow with our students Join our district today and be a part of our future_

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools.

ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*- Medical Insurance