Family Liaison / Recruiter - Title I

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time Base Hourly: $19.89 Class/Calendar: B21, 12 months Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To serve as a liaison between migrant families and school and community resources; to identify and recruit migrant families to participate in educational programs. Key Responsibilities: Identifying and recruiting migrant families for the Migrant Educational ProgramMake home visitations and maintain clear, well-organized and comprehensive logs and records regarding activities and time involvedPlan and coordinate parent meetingsAssist families by directing or scheduling social and medical appointmentsMaintain open lines of communication with school and home; assist in problem solvingRepresent families in disciplinary due process hearing or court cases as requiredSubmit certificate of eligibility and other reports as requiredMaintain accurate records and data as needed for necessary reports; update student records in the MIS2000 system as necessaryAttend district or regional in-service to identify and recruit families for the Migrant ProgramKnowledge of community resources/agenciesAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalentExperience in working with community agencies Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish) and Biliterate (Spanish) Skills & Competencies: Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityAbility to work evening meetings as requiredProven skill and experience in working with students, parents and employeesAbove average evaluation or work recordModerate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test batteryGood communication and interaction skills in dealing with students, parents and staffKnowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth is desirableKnowledge of Mesa Public Schools educational systemCompetency in computer use to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Works out of district offices and schoolsFrequent interaction with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff. Regular visits to homes, community centers, local events, and partner organizationsMight travel throughout the district or region to recruit families and engage stakeholdersInteracts with families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgroundsLifting and carrying materials (e.g., brochures, event supplies) usually under 25 pounds Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.