School Liaison - Grant Funded - Kino Junior High School

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* East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.64

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.75 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To serve as a support and resource liaison for junior high school students and their parents/guardians regarding school attendance related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work with junior high school students and parents/guardians as appropriate regarding solution of attendance related issues

* Assist district security attendance specialist with truant students; make home visits when needed

* Maintain vigilance and assist in prevention of problems on campus

* Assist administrators in the enforcement of all school regulations and state laws

* Foster and enhance positive community relations in surrounding neighborhoods and businesses; assist in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate

* Assist at school events for student, crowd and traffic control when needed

* Submit required reports

* Serve as witness at disciplinary due process hearings or court cases when needed

* Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

* Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

* High School education or equivalent

* Proven experience working with youth and public

Skills &

Competencies:

* Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

* Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

* Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)

* Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and interact with district personnel, students and parents/guardians

* Knowledge of Mesa Public Schools alternative educational facilities

* Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth preferred

* Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, district personnel and general public

* Ability and willingness to work split shifts when needed

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

* Most activities occur on school grounds (classrooms, offices, auditoriums, or sports fields).

* Interaction with students, teachers, counselors, and administrators.

* Duties often occur during school hours, though some events may require after-school or weekend availability (e.g., open houses, orientations, events).

* Time may be split between attending meetings and engaging with peers in less formal settings.

* Participation in assemblies, extracurricular events, or student government-related activities.

* May involve lifting light items (e.g., posters, folders, or setting up event materials)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential funct