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12 Sep 2022

Full-Time #56629 – LIAISON, HEAD START

Denver Public Schools – Posted by Denver Public Schools Denver, Colorado, United States

Job Description

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https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=DOV

OFFICE OF SCHOOLS

Traditional 200 work days 7 Flex

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $24.03 – $29.22/hour

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Responsible for being the primary resource and advocate between a network of stakeholders, including: schools, students, families and the community. Actively engages and advocates to better the needs of all parties involved, within a specific matter of interest. 

Enrolls and provides family and community partnership services to families in the Head Start program. Assists parents in problem-solving to reinforce self-sufficiency and to fully engage in their child’s education and in the school community.

Recruits, qualifies, and enrolls Head Start eligible early childhood education students in compliance with District and program expectations to maintain full enrollment of the program throughout the year; supports families in maintaining good attendance.

Provides comprehensive services in the form of assistance and resource referrals in such areas as food, clothing, housing options, homeless supports, energy assistance, child abuse and domestic violence supports, immigration and refugee services, Child Find and Gifted and Talented referrals, adult education, and ESL; arranges and coordinates professional services as needed by a student (e.g., dental, vision, legal, etc.).

Partners with program nurses to facilitate health-related services such as Medicaid enrollment and follow-up on hearing, vision, and dental referrals.

Plans and orchestrates regular parent meetings on topics of interest to parents, including health and nutrition, social-emotional development, child literacy, financial literacy, and school readiness; develops parent leadership through encouraging parent volunteerism in the classroom, at the school and on committees.

Maintains thorough, accurate documentation in keeping with Head Start Performance Standards; completes required enrollment paperwork and maintains child files; devises family partnership agreements with parents according to guidelines and documents regular follow-up; and maintains ongoing case note and service-delivery documentation for each family.

Collaborates with school, Head Start, grantee staff, and community agencies to provide supports to families, including parent meetings and trainings that are responsive to the needs and interests of the parents; current and appropriate resource referrals; and leadership, community engagement, and job opportunities.

Assists in planning and program development the for the team; attends monthly team meetings and professional learning opportunities and and contributes to ongoing process improvement through active participation in work groups.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years of relevant work experience is required.

In the absence of a related degree or certification, successful applicants must agree to successfully complete a family service credential within 18 months of hire per Head Start Performance Standards.

Must have a reliable transportation and a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements.

Effective communication skills.

Work collaboratively with others on a team.

High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.

Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.

Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated appreciation of clear and appropriate boundaries with clients.

Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

Proficient computer skills, including comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Google Workspace.

Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal school hours and days.

Cultural competency and knowledge of issues related to poverty; knowledge of community resources and the skills to develop strong partnerships with community agencies.

Bilingual in Spanish desired.

Education Requirements:

Two (2) or more years of college or Associate’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or related field is preferred.

Additional Information:

Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129

– Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397

– Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244

– Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.  

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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Job Types: Full-Time.

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