Supervisors: Director, Federal Programs

                      Director, Curriculum

Exempt

General Job Description:

Under the direction of the Principal or another assigned supervisor, serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and student issues in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; provide related outreach, support and guidance services. Serves as the Save the Children Coordinator. Will work to ensure quality coordination of implementation of the Save the Children strategies and interventions. 

Work Schedule:

                Contract Days: 185 days

                Contract Hours: 7.5 hours/day

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or education, required, but a Master’s Degree in school social work preferred; or a commitment to work for this though a grow your own opportunity to serve Bloomfield School District for 3 years upon completion. Knows the importance of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

                Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and various student issues; assist in coordinating and arranging various programs and services to meet the needs of students.
• Provide outreach, liaison and guidance services to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; work with parents, teachers and others in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives for resolving student issues.
• Serve as an informational resource to parents, staff and others concerning school programs, services, attendance issues and other matters; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning related activities, standards, guidelines, practices, goals, objectives, processes, policies and procedures.
• Meet, confer with, and interview parents in the identification of family needs and issues; provide information and materials to parents to assist in the location and utilization of school and community services and resources; refer parents to school services or community resources as appropriate.
• Compose, distribute and respond to a variety of correspondence related to assigned liaison and support services; initiate and receive telephone calls; make home visits; schedule and arrange various student, parent and other appointments as assigned.

Contact parents to discuss student needs, issues and progress and provide assistance in meeting student goals and objectives; follow up on student issues, progress and problems with staff, teachers and others to assure needs are being met.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to facilitate and enhance support services for District students, parents and teachers. Arrange, schedule and request parent participation in conferences, meetings and other activities; encourage parent participation in various school and community programs and services.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; drive a school vehicle to conduct work.
• Contact community agencies to provide information and follow up on referrals.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.