QUALIFICATIONS: Desire to work with at-risk students and their families to support a students academic growth and personal well-being; familiarity of Westfields social services and understanding of family dynamics; bachelors degree preferred but not TO: Principal or Principal DesigneeRESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of authorized administrators and working with the schools Student and Teacher Assistance Team the Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor shall:Identify students that may require extra support to make academic progress in school Use attendance and academic data to identify students at-riskCollaborate with administrators and counselors to determine a plan of actionCommunicate with students families and school staff to determine barriers that impede learning:Gather information from a variety of sources to determine the cause of academic failings chronic absenteeism and/or other issues that are prohibiting a students academic progressEstablish positive relationships with students and families and engage them as a stakeholder to work towards solutions for these challenges Keeping confidentiality at the forefront continuously inform stakeholders of each students situation as neededCoordinate needed support for students and families by providing them with information regarding school expectations community services and other options that will assist them in navigating challenging circumstances:Understand the educational and social resources available to students and families Forge relationships with community agencies connect families to these agencies and guide families in navigating the paperwork communication and other requirements necessary to utilize these servicesWork with counselors administrators teachers mentors and other school personnel to ensure student growth and academic achievement Complete documentation in a timely fashion including notes logs and time cardsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTMust be available during the school day: 7:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Part-time employment - Up to 18 hours per weekSALARYStipend- $30.00 per hour DATES OF EMPLOYMENTSeptember 2025-June 2026EVALUATIONPerformance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation observations by WMS Administration and student/family feedback.
Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor for WMS (2 Positions)
