Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $25.35 - $28.39 (min - 12% above min)/hr*
Hours/day: 8 hours
Work calendar days: 195 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, lifeinsurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long termdisability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optionalbenefi
Responsible for collaborating with families, school staff, and communitypartners to support students with goal planning, addressing barriers toacademic success, and increasing mental health and belonging. Facilitatepositive family-school relationships in collaboration with schooladministration and staff to support student's social and academic success.Work to remove all unique barriers for underserved students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time andwork year may vary based on department or building assignment.
Description of Job Tasks
Improve the educational experience of underserved students, includingstudents who identify as BIPOC or in the LGBTQIA+ community, by buildingrelationships with students and working collaboratively withparents/guardians and staff to assess student needs and progress toward goals.
Collaborate with and support the Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCoordinator and the LGBTQIA+ Coordinator to increase mental health andbelonging for identified students.
Work with counselors, deans of students, family liaisons, socialworkers, and other staff members to provide support for students, providea welcoming environment for families, remove barriers, and facilitaterestorative circles to promote a positive climate and culture.
Provide support, directions, and resources for students and families inneed of mental health and educational services, including family eventsfocused on supporting historically underserved populations such as BIPOC andLGBTQIA+ identities.
Maintain required records, forms, data and files.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
Collaborate with outside community organizations to support students andfamilies to increase opportunities for academic success.
Attend meetings and professional development sessions related to the role.
Conduct home visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES:
High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent required
Associate degree or two-year college certificate in social work or relatedfield preferred
Experience working with culturally diverse populations, including BIPCand LGBTQIA+ communities
Experience mentoring and advising students related to mental health oracademic achievement preferred
Criminal background check required for hire
Valid Colorado driver's license
Questions regarding this position can be directed to [email protected]
Apply at https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7637