Online Program: Educational Partner Liaison; Title

Position: Online Program: Educational Partner Liaison (Title I)
locations:
Online Programs: OFY Duarte
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* Who We Are:

** Options for Youth (OFY)  is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us.

We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.

We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us .org.
** Pay Range:**$20.57 - $26.29 - Hourly – Depending on Experience
** Job is:
** Classified
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* Location:

** Remote + 35% in person requirement for student home visits, events, PDs, etc. located in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, and Pasadena areas
**** Must reside in*
* * Southern California
* ** within 150 miles driving distance of an OFY/OFL school site  
**** The primary role of the Education Partner Liaison is to actively involve the school's students, parents, guardians, families, community, and student support agencies with the goal of enhancing student attendance, retention, and academic progression. This role involves working with all students, with particular emphasis on those who are at a higher risk of falling behind their peers, especially students in foster care or experiencing homelessness.

The Education Partner Liaison's efforts are aimed towards providing necessary support to ensure the success of all students, regardless of their circumstances.
** The Education Partner Liaison is a supplemental position supported by Title 1 funding, a funding derived from federal sources; therefore, the continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.
**** Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
*** Serves as a liaison between assigned schools and such agencies as social services, court services, and the police department regarding student truancy.
* Makes referrals to case management services, including individual counseling and other professional staff members or community agencies, as needed; follows up by monitoring student attendance and progress.
* Collects and reviews attendance data to identify truant students.
* Conducts home visits when students become disengaged or exhibit truancy patterns.
* Tracks and updates address changes for students.
* Tracks and monitors the progress of students in foster care and students experiencing homelessness.
* Tracks and monitors the progress of students who have a probation officer.
* Collaborates with school staff to develop intervention plans for truant students and recommends SEL-focused activities and appropriate actions that align with the intervention plan.
* Assists with implementing truancy prevention programs for assigned schools and recommends strategies to support and improve regular school attendance (i.e., incentives, peer groups, recognitions).
* Works with community resource providers, Post-secondary Counselors, and Career Pathway Coordinators and Aides to assist students with obtaining work experience and exploring post-secondary options.
* Helps coordinate enrollment and recruitment of students from neighborhood schools.
* Support school site events to increase student engagement and connection, as well as foster a positive school environment and culture.
* Carries out additional academic and administrative functions and responsibilities as assigned and applicable. (e.g, tutoring).
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Provide consultative assistance to school staff.
* Coordinate with law enforcement and other support agencies.
* Develop innovative strategies to curtail truancy.
* React calmly and quickly in an emergency.
* Observe situations analytically and make…