Temporary MEP Graduation Specialist​/Family Liaison

Graduation Specialist

Provide assistance and support to families of children in grades 8-12. Support high student achievement and parent involvement strategies. Provide information and referrals to families regarding services and resources available to them.

Two years of satisfactory experience in Education or school/community relations. Proven experience in working with children, school staffs, and parents. Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability. Successfully pass district background screening.

Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess program efficiency. Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to travel between work sites/locations;

must provide own reliable transportation. Good record keeping skills. Knowledge of student supervision, organization and learning abilities; basic math, reading and language skills. Computer skills, including word processing, e-mail and Google docs. Ability to work with youth and parents from a variety of ethnic, social or educational backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem solving.

Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with professionalism. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and basic written or oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule.

Assists students and their families in understanding school expectations and the benefits of educational experiences for their children. Maintains permanent records for students and other paperwork. Organize, facilitate, present and implement parent involvement activities and trainings. Help parents and families feel welcome and actively engaged at the building and classroom level in their child's education. Connect parents with education and community resources to improve their own academic skills.

Develop and implement a monthly schedule of parent support activities and educational opportunities. Maintain effective, meaningful and timely two-way communication with students, parents, colleagues, school and department staff. Conduct an annual survey to determine parenting needs. Comply with professional development activities as required by the ESD and program regulations. Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individual involved.

Performs other duties as may be assigned to support the success of the agency. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.