CCSN0297807-0000
2024-02-05T00:00:00
2024-02-02T00:00:00
Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a total enrollment of over 2,000 students. The mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success.VACANCY FORPARENT LIAISONTitle: Parent Liaison .5 FTE Location: District-wide Salary: Per CSEA Contract (grant-funded)Start Date: As soon as possibleAppointment: Provisional appointment in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law. Candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with City of Cohoes Civil Service Rules PARENT LIAISON DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Responsibility for working with parents of pre-K and kindergarten students, promoting their involvement and providing information and/or direction; assisting parents in the educational development of their children to foster positive attendance, academics, behavior and health; providing related outreach, assisting parents in transitioning students to preschool and kindergarten.Performs related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)Facilitates parent-school communication and serves as an informational resource to parents on school programs, services and other matters;Encourages parental involvement in the school by working collaboratively with school staff;Provides outreach to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; works with parents and school personnel in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives in resolving student issues;Conducts home visits for the purpose of monitoring concerns identified by the building principal;Contacts parents to discuss student needs, issues and progress, and provides support;Facilitates community agency referrals to meet the needs of students;Organizes parent workshops or other activities as appropriate;Performs a variety of related activities as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: KNOWLEDGE OF:Community and school resources, services and programs related to the needs of identified families; Basic interviewing and advisement techniques; Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of identified students and families; problems and concerns of identified families; oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Basic public relations techniques, Basic presenting techniques.ABILITY TO:Serve as a liaison between school staff and parents regarding educational programs, services and various student issues; Provide outreach as liaison to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; Serve as an informational resource to parents on school programs and services; Work with parents and school staff in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives for resolving student issues; Meet, confer with and interview parents in the identification of educational needs and issues; refer families to school and community resources and services as appropriate; Operate a variety of office equipment including Microsoft Office; Understand and follow written and oral instructions; Meet schedules and timelines; Maintain various records and files; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Maintain regular and effective attendance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree from a New York State or regionally accredited college plus two (2) years of experience in the field of human services such as working with students and families. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:Candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license at the time of appointment, and must maintain such license throughout the tenure of employment. Adopted 11/24/2015 Competitive ClassCSC
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