Liaison - Community (Toyota - Driving Possibilities - Tempe, United States - Tempe School District No.3

Tempe School District No.3

Verified Company

Tempe, United States

21 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

TITLE:
Liaison - Community (Toyota - Driving Possibilities Partnerships)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Facilitate communication and bridge the gap between home, school, and community. Build a positive environment for communication between home and school. Maintain appropriate records of liaison activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year working in a culturally diverse setting in a liaison capacity
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid Arizona Driver's License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform attendance verifications.
Initiate and maintain contact with district and/or school personnel.
Work with parents and students to improve attendance.
Conduct home visits and confer with parents via telephone.
May be required to control certain behavior(s) through physical restraint.
May interpret materials and notices and translate between school personnel, students, and parents, if bilingual.
Maintain records of liaison activities and home visits.
Prepare various reports as required.
Provide transportation to parents/guardians and students to school meetings, clothing bank, and medical/social services appointments as needed.
Assist parents in completion of forms, questionnaires and other necessary documentation to enroll students.
Assist school personnel to identify students in need of supportive or special services.
Assist with the upkeep and disbursement of clothing/shoes/hygiene items through the CWK clothing bank to provide for students' needs.
Coordinate and maintain community outreach projects/resources by participating and acting as lead in assigned committees.
Maintain daily calendar and Student Contact Log that accounts for time and services.
Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect.
Maintain accurate records for compliance with district, federal guidelines.
May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of acting as a liaison
Knowledge of district policies and procedures
Knowledge of community agencies available for referral
Knowledge of special education laws, procedures, practices, materials, equipment and compliance standards required to provide appropriate learning experience for special education students
Knowledge of the nature and effects of impairment(s) in all areas of disability
Knowledge of the objectives and activities of a school system
Knowledge of the keeping of necessary records and files
Skill translating orally and in writing
Skill demonstrating proficiency in district designated computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office, MET and IEP software programs and other relevant software
Ability to obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid, and CPR certification
Ability to drive from campus to campus and to student homes
Ability to maintain a valid AZ Driver's license
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to work in multicultural environment with diverse population of students, staff and parents
Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
Ability to develop and maintain accurate records and reports for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position is exposed to potential infectious disease in transporting and investigating students.

Position may be exposed to potential physical harm from student and/or parents in dealing with attendance problems.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Position is generally sedentary with lifting limited to less than 10 lbs.

WORK YEAR: 218 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL:
Student Success Enterprise

GRANT FUNDED POSITION:
This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

REPORTS TO:
Project Manager

EVALUATION:
Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:
N/A