ELECT Community Liaison-Reintegration Specialist

Starting salary (without PDE Certification): $41,645

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in education, early childhood education, counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Pennsylvania certification in teaching preferred.
• Ability to work independently, to interact well with others, and to provide reports in a timely manner.
• At least five (5) years' experience in a school system or with families and young children.
• Program management skills.
• Home visiting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel in addition to technology required for communication and meeting the expectations of the program.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• Such additional modification or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the ELECT model program as part of the Allentown School District.
• Develop/maintain relationships with community organizations and leaders.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the philosophy, vision and mission of the ELECT Program.
• Monitor fidelity of ELECT Program in Allentown School District.
• Oversee recruitment efforts or participation in centralized intake system.
• Manage ELECT Program referrals.
• Facilitate community donations to ELECT.
• Manage ELECT expenses to ensure staying within grant guidelines.
• Complete all necessary grant reports.
• Ensure ELECT staff understand and use Parents As Teachers data management system.
• Collaborate with administration, staff, students, families and volunteers.
• Conduct monthly staff and Family Center Governing Board Meetings.
• Ensure communication between ELECT and Family Center programs to avoid duplication of services.
• Provide program resources to appropriate students, families and district staff.
• Identify and collaborate with community resources and partners.
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and the District's code of conduct.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the department supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.