Outreach Worker - Taylorsville Elementary

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. The ability to speak Spanish is greatly preferred. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Shawn Neilson, Associate Director, at (385)-646-4654 or email sneilson@graniteschools.org Hours per week: 29 Job Title Outreach WorkerDepartmentFamily and Community EngagementSupervisor Associate DirectorSalary ScheduleHourly ESP (72)Lane Placement ggContract Length Hourly OnlyFLSA Classification Non-exemptLast Review Date November 2020 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary As an Outreach Worker you will be assigned to oversee a Family Engagement Center. The main goal for this position is to enhance every child's education and learning experience by strengthening the partnership between schools, families, and the community. This position will be located at Kearns High School. Essential FunctionsWork with Family Center Outreach worker to facilitate a warm and welcoming Family Engagement CenterBuild positive relationships with the community, parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and co-workers.Outreach to engage parents specifically in areas of literacy, attendance, other school identified needs.Work with Community PartnersTeach academic and functional support skills to adults using district approved curriculum. Including but not limited to the following classes:Adult ESLComputerTogether TimeFamily communication/advocacyParentingParent involvement in school- gradebook, portal, attendance, etc Literacy and other academic needsAttend assigned meetingsAttend District professional development trainings.Assist principals and school community councils with partnership activities that meet the goals of their school parent involvement plan.Work independently using initiative based on needs as well as collaboratively with school/community/district personnel.Inform patrons/families of available school, GSD, and Community resources/services.Assist assigned schools with SEP/SEOP/ APTT meetings.Facilitate partnerships and involvement between parents, school, and school-parent organizations.Turn in monthly reports Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assignedSPANISH SPEAKING ABILITY STRONGLY PREFERRED Required Education And Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Required Prior Experience none Required Knowledge And Skills Experience working with schools and families preferred. Assigned Decision Making none Interactions With Others Facilitate a warm and welcoming Family Engagement CenterBuild positive relationships with the community, parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and co-workers.Attend assigned meetingsWork with Community Partners Supervisory Responsibility none Budget Responsibility none Working Environment Build positive relationships with the community, parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and co-workers. Physical Requirements – Not Limited To The Following While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Must be able to stand for long periods of timeEmployee may be asked to assist with food pantry set up that would require lifting no more than 20 lbs. Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.