Coordinator Family School Services (.6 FTE)

Bargaining Unit: ACE Work Year: 184 days per year, 12 contract payments Work Day: 7.5 hours per day FTE: Full time, .6 FTE Salary: ACE 5, step A - P ($41,613- $60,024), DOE Job Summary The Family School Services Coordinator collaborates with staff, parents, and the community to improve opportunities for students. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Job Requirements The following are required: A high school diploma or equivalent.Three or more years of experience and/or training in adult-oriented community or social service.Minimum of one year of experience in a community liaison type role within an educational setting or social service agency.Office and organizational skills. The following is preferred: A bachelor's degree in health, human or social services, counseling, or other related field. Essential Job FunctionsSupports services in accordance with the Title I school-wide program model.Consults and collaborates with community agencies, organizations, and Anchorage School District interdisciplinary teams to maximize educational opportunities for students. Makes social service referrals when appropriate and assists with developing follow-through plans.Collaborates with relevant staff and parent representatives in the development of school-based parent involvement activities as defined in the Parent Involvement Policy Statement, including family night activities, parent volunteers, and facilitation of parent education/ training workshops.Attends monthly Central Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) meetings and attends/facilitates school based Parent Advisory Council (PAC), PTA, and PALS meetings.Develops Title I newsletters or provides parent information in the school newsletter.Confers with families referred by teachers/staff on an as-needed basis regarding academic, attendance, health, and social service needs of students.Understands and support parents' rights as defined by No Child Left Behind.Addresses family-school issues through school visits, phone calls, letters, e-mail, or home visits when appropriate.Arranges for transportation, if needed, for families to attend parent involvement activities.Collaborates with CITH to support the needs of homeless students, especially in regards to transportation, enrollment, and remaining in school of origin.Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and equipment.Maintains accurate records as required by NCLB including parent school compacts, needs assessments, monthly, and other reports as required. Physical /Mental Demands The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment. The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. Work Environment Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Job Information This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information. The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer. About The Anchorage School District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country. We educate nearly 43,000 students in over 130 schools and programs. Minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population, and our students speak 110 different languages. We are committed to fostering and celebrating diversity and preparing our students to be global citizens. We support employees through comprehensive professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary and benefits. Anchorage is the best of both worlds, offering pristine wilderness alongside the amenities of a large city. Land Acknowledgment: We acknowledge that we gather here today on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of Upper Cook Inlet. For thousands of years, the Dena'ina People have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. ASD is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is with honor and respect that we recognize all Indigenous people who live and learn in our community. Our Mission: In order to meet its mission, Educating All Students for Success in Life , Anchorage School District (ASD) is committed to strategic initiatives and goals. Goals are SMART as they are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. Learn about our Goals and Guardrails Our Vision: Building the ideal student experience Student learning, achievement, and lifelong success are the focus of ASD. Within the District, families have many academic choices to meet a variety of student needs. Equitable access and opportunity are keys to building a successful learning path for each student. ASD celebrates our differences and is committed to inclusion of all our community's languages, cultures, and perspectives. Education plays a vital role in preparing students to become engaged, productive members of our culturally rich community. Our community envisions students empowered by real world experiences with access to educational opportunities within and beyond the walls of school buildings. ASD is boldly committed to transforming how we prepare students for life, college and careers within Alaska and across the globe.