Need Parent Student Advocate in Ocotillo, CA

Job title: Parent Student Advocate Company: Sunnyside Unified School District Job description: Definition:Under supervision of site Principal, this position involves the coordination and implementation of the Title I parent involvement component for the purpose of helping parents of at-risk students become actively involved in the educational process. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Tasks: Provides community resource information and referrals when necessary to meet the basic needs of students and their families. Serves as school point of contact for McKinney Vento and students in Foster Care Assists in promoting and communicating the attendance policies / academic expectations. Serves as a major communication link between home and school; liaison to parents and teachers, school counselor, principals, nurses, in their communications with parents. Makes home visits as necessary when accompanied by a staff member. Coordinates volunteer efforts in the school. Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of school events and Title I parent training workshops, as per the School Integrated Action Plan. Maintains documentation on parent meetings/workshops (sign-in sheets, agendas, and minutes). Assists parents and students with navigating the school system (i.e. PowerSchool Parent Portal, Special Education services, parent-teacher conferences/meetings). Must attend PSA meetings/training and take back information to the Principal and/or staff. Performs related duties as requested within federal funding regulations. Knowledge, Skills, and other Characteristics: Knowledge of District policies and procedures Knowledge of District programs such as PowerSchool and Google Suite Knowledge of school, community and tribal resources Knowledge of barriers hindering parent involvement in school services and student academic achievement Skill in the use of a personal computer Skill in following written and oral instructions Skill in oral and written communication Skill in preparing letters and flyers Establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, parents, and community Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Must possess an Arizona driver license Fluency in English and Spanish preferred Salary Grade: C Hourly Pay: $16.10 Hours per Day: 8 Days in Contract: 211 Start Date: 2023/2024 School Year Application Procedure: online Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $16.1 per hour Location: Ocotillo, CA Apply Job!