McKinney-Vento District Liaison

McKinney-Vento District Liaison

Position Type:

GRAY Positions

Date Posted:

5/27/2026

Location:

Akron Public Schools

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

06/25/2026

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Position:
Project Rise Liaison

Job Code: 488

Location:

Akron, Ohio - District Office / Various School Sites

Reports to:

Chief Community Relations, Strategic Engagement

Employment Status:
Full-time Time Schedule 522

Salary: (B127) $57,632 - $67,183 (Grant Funded

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Retirement Status: SERS

Akron Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to serve as the Homeless Liaison. This mandated role ensures that students experiencing housing instability are identified, supported, and provided with an equal opportunity to succeed academically. The Liaison acts as the primary link between families, the school district, and community resources to remove barriers to education.

Interested candidates should submit an application through the Akron Public Schools Human Resources portal electronically through  Please include a resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience with student advocacy and community outreach.

In addition to completing the online application, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with changes as my be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Dr. Carla Chapman, Chief of Community Relations, Strategic Engagement, .

Key Responsibilities

* Strong management and emphasis on compliance and federal mandate alignment to

Akron Public Schools initiatives, in with accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act,

* Managing family /student supports and connections to district-level systems work.

* Commitment to removing barriers to education and supporting educational stability.

* Fostering community and school collaboration in partnership with district personnel.

Identification and Enrollment

* Ensure children and youth in transition are promptly identified and enrolled in school.

* Manage school roster updates and provide necessary support to staff to mitigate

identification and enrollment concerns..

* Guarantee students have full and equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom.

* Mediate enrollment disputes and ensure immediate access to school services.

Staff Support and Training

* Supervision of intake and programmatic personnel operating within the scope of

McKinney-Vento allowable programs.

* Coordinate and lead professional development and training for school personnel to help

them recognize and support homeless students.

* Participate in state-level technical assistance and professional development to stay

current on federal mandates.

Student and Family Advocacy

* Provide referrals for families to essential services, including health, dental, mental

health, housing, and substance abuse programs.

* Assist unaccompanied youth in obtaining verification of their status for college financial

aid (FAFSA) applications and provide guidance for staff to complete this function.

* Disseminate public notice of McKinney-Vento rights in locations frequented by parents

and youth (shelters, food pantries, libraries) in easy-to-understand formats.

Community and School Collaboration

* Coordinate with local Akron agencies and housing providers to streamline support for

APS families.

* Coordinate transportation services to ensure students can remain in their school of

origin.

* Develop communication channels to promote awareness and easy access for

communities and schools.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Public Administration, or a related field

(Master's preferred).

* Prior experience working with at-risk populations, social services, or within a public

school setting.

* Familiarity with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and program

requirement mandates.

* Experience working with Akron-area agencies and service providers.

* Strong communication, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex legal and

educational systems.

If you require any special services (such as interpreters, braille or large print, or wheelchair accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at . If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service,

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").