Student Liaison

Primary

Purpose:

Provide services, and when necessary, coordinate services with external agencies for students in need of non‑academic support.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling preferred.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Service coordinating experience preferred; social work experience preferred, but not required.
• School Counseling Certification: Ability to obtain or currently in progress of a school counseling certification preferred.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience: Valid field experience in social work.

• Establish relationships with Campus and Special Services Counselors and Community Resource groups such as but not limited to Shelby County Coordination Group and local counseling services.
• Set a minimum of two (2) student support groups/clubs to meet one (1) time a week during flex lunch.
• Coordinate with students, teachers and parents academic support and intervention at the direction of the Principal.
• Report weekly or more frequently as needed to the Principal regarding the progress of the interventions.
• Develop and oversee family resource opportunities for families of students in need of parenting or family support.
• Identify students in most need of emotional support and establish goals and counseling to make them less reliant on external counseling.
• Coordinate with the Special Services Transition Coordinator to offer similar services to select regular education at‑risk students.
• Use effective referral process to assist students and others to use external and internal special programs and services.
• Plan a school program to ensure the identified needs, priorities and objectives are met.
• Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
• Educate school staff, parents and community about resource programs through public information program.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior.
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Pay Grade:
Administrative/Professional Pay Grade 2