Family Support Specialist, Title I

Clerical Test Required at Time of Application

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW

To coordinate and monitor the involvement of parents in the education of their children; to serve as a liaison between parents, school and community to promote a welcoming environment; and to provide services to parents and school personnel to facilitate increased student performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Google Apps, PowerPoint, etc)
• Basic knowledge of current educational academic standards
• Ability to confidently create and present information to adult learners
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents/guardians, district personnel at all levels and outside agencies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with parents/guardians, district personnel at all levels and outside agencies
• Ability to maintain organized, comprehensive records for reporting purposes
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and evening hours as needed
• Possess and utilize group leadership skills to organize parental involvement activities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and facilitate family literacy trainings/classes and promote class participation
• Collaborate with teachers and Title I Specialist to provide parent education relevant to student learning
• Build awareness of parental involvement at national, state and local levels and share their resources with school community;
• Connect parents to leadership and volunteer opportunities
• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, parents/guardians, school community and the Title I and Community Education departments
• Serve as a member of Title I Committee/SIAC to help analyze, develop, and implement the School Continuous Improvement Plan
• Attend district meetings and trainings as required
• Compile and maintain information on the school website with resources and activities affecting parental involvement
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Supervision

Site Administrator

Director, Title I

Clerical test administered on line:

Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position:

Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.