About this role
Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience. This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position. Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant. Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office. Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE. MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS Re-engagement Specialist AFFILIATION: PSE I SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal and / or Certificated Teacher Work Year: 180 Days / 6 hours/day POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of building principal, the Re Engagement ParaProfessional will support students through providing direct services including in person contact, facilitating communication between and among school personnel, educators and families of students. Due to the nature of our educational choice programs the schedule of this position may require some flexibility, including supporting building or district sponsored events and may be made at the discretion of the building administrator in consultation with the Teaching and Learning Supervisor. Specific programs that this position will support include Aspire Academy and Skagit Academy, and district-supported Open Doors Programs. Minimum Qualifications
• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Meet Highly Qualified Standards for classified staff.
• Must be bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish or other language.
• Ability to participate in district interpreting training, including competency testing.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress, and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Ability to interact with people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in respectful and supportive ways.
• Ability to work with a variety of counselors to convey graduation/GED programs and opportunities available.
• Ability to handle student and family information in a confidential manner.
• Must be able to gather information and keep accurate records.
• Must be able to complete work accurately and completely with regularity and timeliness.
• Must be willing to work non-standard hours, including evenings, to accommodate school and family expectations.
• Must be able to travel and possess a valid Washington State Driver's License, and automobile insurance. Ability to obtain a Type II Driver's License
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Team Participation
• This position will work under the supervision of designated Building Administrators. This position will work collaboratively with school staff and the building Attendance Team and will proactively participate in team and building meetings as needed.
• Work collaboratively with school secretaries, counselors, school nurses and specialists to support families.
Intake
• Assist with student enrollment and registration and work collaboratively with school secretaries, counselors, school nurses and specialists.
Home-School Connection
• Facilitate connections between school staff (school secretaries, counselors, school nurses and specialists) and multilingual and migrant families including interpreting support and setting appointments.
• Assist students with Re Engagement / Graduation support.
• As requested, assist and facilitate home visits and meetings related to health, discipline, attendance and/or special education.
• Support school/home written and verbal communication ensuring that essential communication be provided in home language. Coordinate and facilitate family engagement efforts to build capacity in families and strengthen the relationship between school and community (may include evening events).
Student Support
• Work with students daily to set short-term and long-term goals; help students monitor and evaluate their progress towards their goals.
• Support staff in connecting students to school supports and outside services, including after school programs, sports, clubs and extracurricular activities.
• Provide a safe space and mentorship for students.
• Connect and do outreach to students who have not graduated and are no longer enrolled to determine if they would be able to access our programs.
Assessment
• Coordinate alternative/supplemental assessment opportunities for students (PASS, GED, etc.)
• Assist with language assessments.
• Support accessing competency-based credits and Seal of Biliteracy for migrant and bilingual students.
Conferences
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Criminal background clearance
• Professional experience verification
Language Skills: Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively and accurately present information and communicate clearly to adults as well as students. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate a personal computer and software. Must have the ability to develop a liaison role between the home, school, and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Must be able to organize time for maximum efficiency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read typewritten material. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.