Navigator Liaison (District-Wide) (SY25-26)

Title:Navigator Liaison (District-Wide) (SY25-26)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and CPS we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6300 students in 10 schools including a pre-K-1st grade school 4 elementary schools 3 middle schools and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at Navigator Liaison is a caring adult who forms strong trusting and nonjudgmental relationships with students and families. Developing a deep understanding of each students unique strengths needs and interests. By working closely with students and families the Navigator Liaison ensures that every student is known by their Name Strength and Story providing the support necessary to help them thrive academically socially and emotionally.

The Navigator Liaison maintains a caseload of students documenting and tracking progress according to the districts data collection plan. As a relationship builder the Liaison forges partnerships within the Chelsea Public Schools ecosystem to align community resources that address student needs and help them develop the skills and confidence required to achieve their goals.

Working alongside the Officer for Student Success Planning school administrators and professional colleagues the Navigator Liaison helps build and sustain a comprehensive program that fosters an inclusive supportive educational environment. This role centers on developing meaningful relationships with students and families supporting the implementation of individualized success plans that promote both academic achievement and personal growth.

In collaboration with the Navigator team the Liaison guides personalized student engagement and connects families to essential community resources. Ultimately the Navigator Liaison sustains a district-wide culture that prioritizes student success and well-being through strategic relationships collaboration and a shared commitment to ensuring every student can thrive.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building and Advocacy: Develop and nurture trusting and non judgemental relationships with each student on their caseload. Facilitate communication and relationship-building with faculty staff students and other key stakeholders to create a success team of caring adults and community resources around each student. Serve as a champion for students and their families regarding academic social and familial concerns.
• Check-Ins and Communication: Complete regular check-ins with students prioritizing face-to-face meetings at school or home. When in-person meetings are not possible use appropriate tools like text messages emails or video calls to maintain communication and support.
• Documentation and Progress Tracking: Document and track progress based on one-on-one meetings including attendance behavior academics referrals interventions and any additional resources accessed to ensure each student is progressing toward their success goals.
• Collaboration and Professional Development: Participate actively as a member of the Navigator pilot team attending professional development and supervision with the Officer for Student Success Planning. Engage in relevant school-based events and initiatives to ensure a community-centered approach to programming.
• Caring Adult Support: Serve as a guide and caring adult for students and their success teams sharing relevant information and making critical connections that align with the students goals and aspirations. Support instructional staff by sharing insights gained through the Navigator role.
• Professional Development: Participate in the development and delivery of professional development for all Navigators in both their induction and monthly sessions throughout the year

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of high school diploma (college degree preferred)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills required it create documents for office programs: power point word etc
• Good organizational skills and work habits
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability or interest in working with children adolescents and adults
• Ability to be self-directed
• Able to work some nights/weekends with an adjusted work schedule
• Fluency in English and one other language (Spanish strongly preferred)
• Citizenship residency or work visa required

Terms: This will be a non-bargaining unit position and is eligible for benefits. 40 hours per week (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch). This is a year round position.

Reports to: Officer of Student Success Planning and Special Projects

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.