P-2026-018-1 Communities in Schools Liaison

Communities In Schools Liaison

Location:

Burch PK8 School

Reports To:

Building Principal

FSLA Status:
Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days

COMPENSATION:
Based upon degree and years' experience Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-2

EVALUATION:
Evaluations are conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310

SUMMARY

Responsible for overall planning and managing of Communities In Schools (CIS) operations at the schools in the implementation of the CIS model of integrated student supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of the CIS model of integrated student supports:

Large emphasis on school attendance and reducing chronic absences within the school

Engage a school support team that works closely with school administrators, staff and teachers in the implementation of the CIS model

Lead the annual needs assessment process

Lead the development and implementation of the school support plan

Lead and coordinate the delivery of evidence-based services based on best practice and risk factor research

Monitoring and adjust services

Evaluate the effectiveness at achieving school and student individualized goals

Lead the School Support Team in annual reporting

The CIS Coordinator will service on the school base attendance team as well as attend the county attendance team meetings

Make home visits as needed

Work collaboratively with teachers, administration and other staff to identify students with chronic absences and provide support

Assist administrator with implementation of the school wide attendance incentive plan and provide support in all three of the multi tier system of support

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in education, social work or related field

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Social Worker, Certified School Teacher, or Counselor

Aside from having experience in working with school-age children, effective written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with local health and human service agencies a site coordinator must possess the knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed by entry-level professional to support the critical features of positive youth development settings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is located at the designated schools