Student Support Liaison - $1,000 Building Incentive Available

Davenport Community School District Position

Minimum Salary: $ 17.24/hr (Dependent on Education & Experience)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a first responder when students are in crisis and in need of adult support
• Work with administration to create, implement, monitor and assess discipline policies and procedures
• Assist with the de-escalation of students in crisis
• Assist students with transitions from a crisis situation to successful re-entry into the classroom
• Help students set academic, attendance and behavioral goals that support school success
• Monitor student success toward completion of goals
• Act as a liaison between students, families and the school for identified students
• Regularly communicate with students, families and school personnel about student progress toward academic, attendance and behavioral goals
• Help facilitate student intervention plans and maintain student records related to the plans
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records on academic, attendance and behavioral data for all identified students
• Provides monitoring, supervision, and alternative activities for students removed from the classroom for disciplinary reasons
• Promotes student involvement in extracurricular activities
• Work a flexible schedule when needed to attend after school and evening events
• Monitor students during unscheduled times and at lunch
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to - sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting

Work Environment:

• Noise level is quiet to loud
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms
• Substance-free environment
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student

Special Qualification Desired:

• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
• Must possess the ability to work effectively in teams and exhibit positive interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient in technology skills necessary to complete job duties
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
• Experience in working with at-risk population desired
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics
• Good attendance is required in order to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position