Homeless Liaison and Parent Center Coordinator Position Available In Adams, Mississippi

Homeless Liaison and Parent Center Coordinator 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 10 Homochitto Street, Natchez, MS 39120

General Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a closely related field is preferred with at least three (3) years of experience in working with families and students who have been identified as homeless. Applicants understand the needs of homeless individuals and families. Applicants have specialized training in working with teachers and parents for students’ academic success, as well as social-emotional learning. •

Communication:

Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with students, families, and school staff. •

Advocacy:

The ability to advocate for the rights and needs of homeless students is essential. •

Collaboration:

Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community agencies and school staff is vital. •

Problem-solving:

The ability to identify and resolve issues related to homelessness and education is important. • Knowledge of the

McKinney-Vento Act:

Familiarity with the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides rights and services for homeless students, is crucial. Degree Substitutions 2. Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a closely related field that will help the applicant understand the needs of homeless individuals and families. Five (5) years of experience in working with families and students who have been identified as homeless. Applicants have specialized training in working with teachers and parents for students’ academic and social-emotional success. 3.

Communication:

Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with students, families, and school staff. •

Advocacy:

The ability to advocate for the rights and needs of homeless students is essential. •

Collaboration:

Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community agencies and school staff is vital. •

Problem-solving:

The ability to identify and resolve issues related to homelessness and education is important. • Knowledge of the

McKinney-Vento Act:

Familiarity with the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides rights and services for homeless students, is crucial.

DUTIES OF THE LOCAL ‘HOMELESS’ LIAISON

According to the Act [42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(6)(A)], local liaisons must ensure that (i) children and youth experiencing homelessness are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies. (ii.) Children and youth experiencing homelessness are enrolled in, and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in schools within the district. (iii) children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness have access to and receive educational services for which they are eligible, including Early Head Start and Head Start programs, early intervention services under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, and other preschool programs administered by the school district; (iv) children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness receive referrals to health care, dental, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other appropriate services; (v) the parents or guardians of students experiencing homelessness are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children, and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children. (vi) public notice of the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness is disseminated in locations frequented by families and youth experiencing homelessness, including schools, shelters, public libraries, and local businesses, in a manner and form understandable to parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth. (vii) enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with the provisions of the Act. ( viii) parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness are fully informed of all transportation services available to McKinney-Vento students, including transportation to the school of origin and are assisted in accessing transportation. (ix) school personnel providing services to students experiencing homelessness receive professional development and other support; and (x) unaccompanied youth (I) are enrolled in school; (II) have opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as other children and youth; and (III) are informed of their status as independent students under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. § 1087vv) and receive assistance verifying this status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Parent Center Coordinator This description lists several major tasks that family involvement coordinators are expected to accomplish, along with some ideas for activities and programs to carry them out. The coordinator may need to enlist volunteers—it will take more than one person to do all these tasks well. 1•. Help the school to develop a family-friendly school climate.• This should be done in cooperation with the principal, teachers, parent organization, and other staff.

For example:

Conduct an annual “Welcoming School Walk-Through” with parents and teachers to make sure the school welcomes families and treats them with respect. Work with school staff to use the walk-through results to make improvements (e.g., signs, directions, greeting at the front office, displays of student work, regular visiting hours). Create a comfortable family resource room where families can meet, get to know each other, and discuss their interests and concerns. Stock the family room with books, games, and learning materials that families can borrow. Develop a school family involvement policy with input and approval from parents and teachers. 2. Develop programs and activities designed to engage families in improving student achievement. Plan these in collaboration with an action team of families, teachers, parent organizations, business-community partners, and the principal. Design two family involvement programs/activities each quarter to help families participate more effectively in improving their children’s learning. For example, family reading activities, math and science trainings, and career and college planning events. Use student achievement data to target skills that need to be strengthened. Help families understand standards and assessments, students test scores, rubrics, and the school report card. Facilitate and organize other parent meetings and workshops, as parents request. 3. Collaborate with school staff, community members, partners and families to develop programs and activities geared to reach families who are underrepresented because of social, economic, racial, and/or language barriers. 4. Help teachers/staff and families develop strong partnerships and enhance communication between parents/families and school staff.

For example:

Encourage and support school staff to reach out to families. Create ways for families and teachers to meet face-to-face and to get to know each other, such as class meetings, breakfasts with the principal, and getting-to-know-you activities at PTA meetings. Develop monthly family contact logs for teachers with families’ telephone numbers, so that teachers can be in touch with families at least once a month. Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop learning kits that families can take home to use with their children. 5. Provide administrators, teachers, and support staff with research articles and handouts for parents. Staff can develop their own resource kits and notebooks with this material. Be a liaison between families and teachers when problems arise, more information needs to be shared, or cultural differences are a barrier. Develop a “room parent” or “department parent” (in middle and high schools) system to help teachers communicate essential information and deadlines to parents. Arrange for translation and interpretation services for meetings, parent-teacher conferences, telephone calls, and notes home. 6. Organize tours of the community for school staff to get to know the community in which they will support students. 7. Other professional tasks, responsibilities, and/or duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,575.00 – $68,675.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person