Para - Family Involvement Coordinator -

*HourlyWage Range - $27.00/hr - $30.23/hr

Hours per Day - 6.75

Days per Year - 191

**Shift - 7:45AM - 3:00PM

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent
• official college/university transcripts or results of the ParaproExam.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Classification Level:
Family Involvement Coordinator E-2

Reports to: Working Title:
Building Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the building administrator and with direction from the Accelerated Schools Coach assists the families of students in accessing community services. Develops a program for increasing family involvement in school activities and assists staff in meeting the needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and coordinates the Parent Center; maintains budget supplies equipment and schedules; publishes parent bulletin; coordinates activities and communicates with staff specialists administrators and parents.
• Implements family outreach program; develops an effective system for communicating with parents i.e. telephone contacts making parents feel welcome at the school and/or home visits.
• Plans and organizes ongoing training to assist parental involvement in childrens school life.
• Uses surveys and other means to determine how parents and staff can best serve children.
• Facilitates parent/family networks.
• Serves as liaison between families and community social service agencies.
• Supports PTSA in efforts of fund raising food drives clothing bank etc.
• Serves on family assistance team or cadre and other committees as required. Consults and works with Student Assistance Team. Collaborates with school discipline committee counselor and staff.
• Develops written guidelines to define roles of various members of the educational community to maintain open channels of communication.
• Maintains program data and statistics; provides reports as requested; maintains a file on the languages spoken by each family and volunteer translators that will assist with family-school communication.
• Provides clerical support for training programs and information packets.
• Assists teachers with planning and implementing accelerated learning activities for students in the areas of language arts reading and math.
• Assists teachers or prepares learning materials as requested. Assists teachers in the evaluation and assessment of students.
• May supervise students in playground activities.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED)and; two years of study at an institutionof higher education (72 quarter hours);

OR

an associates degree (or higher);

OR

apassing score (455) on a state or local assessment.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify family strengths and plan/advocate around family goals.
• Ability to plan organize schedule and maintain program records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to students families community members from diverse backgrounds and staff.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with social service agencies.
• Interest and ability to advocate with and on behalf of low-income diverse families.
• Ability to use computer for use in the classroom and to maintain program records.
• Basic telephone and clerical skills.

Certification and Licenses

• First Aid and CPR card.
• Completion of fingerprinting and background check.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License and access to personal vehicle with required insurance coverage.
• Type 2 Drivers License for the transportation of students.

Desirable Qualification

• Associates Degree in Social Service or relatedfield.
• Two (2) years of experience in human services field.
• Bilingual
• Training or experience in counseling.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in various school buildings located throughout the District. Employee may be required to attend evening meetings and work a flexible schedule. May have to negotiate steps ramps uneven surfaces and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms other buildings or homes of families. May be required to provide transportation for parents and children.

FLSA:Non-exempt AFFILIATION:ESPCP

JOB CLASS:ParaeducatorWORK YEAR:191

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

**Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the linkhttps:// information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Section 504/ADA CoordinatorGreg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services