Community Engagement Specialist
2 weeks ago
Student Support Services/Community Engagement Specialist
Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Community Engagement Specialist
Salary: $56,493 - $74,353
Qualifications:
- Valid and current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor/Social Worker certification.
- Valid and current Pennsylvania vehicle operator's license.
- Understanding of child development and family dynamics.
- Familiarity with the Allentown City community and available resources.
- Demonstrated cultural competence.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
- Proven record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is preferred.
Summary
The primary objective is to enhance student success through consistent school attendance and to foster parental involvement in education, while ensuring adherence to Compulsory School Attendance Law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inform parents/guardians about attendance regulations and clarify policies and procedures for school personnel.
- Encourage and facilitate parent participation in meetings with school staff.
- Promote parental engagement in education and support for school programs and activities.
- Provide resource and referral services based on the expressed and assessed needs of families.
- Report community and neighborhood conditions to school administration and the Executive Director of Community and Student Services.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Consult with principals or other professional school personnel upon request.
- Act as a liaison between school and home/students/parents and the broader community.
- Assist schools and parents/guardians in completing enrollment, transfer, and other necessary forms.
- Help identify attendance issues, monitor attendance, and file necessary notices and citations in a timely manner.
- Represent the Allentown School District at court hearings related to Compulsory School Attendance Law violations.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Allentown School District is dedicated to excellence. The diversity within The Allentown School District enriches its mission to educate students for America's future through academic excellence while celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic, and artistic talents present in our schools. ASD students come from various backgrounds and speak multiple languages.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.
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