Parent Student Advocate

Definition

Under supervision of site Principal, this position involves the coordination and implementation of the Title I parent involvement component for the purpose of helping parents of at-risk students become actively involved in the educational process.

• Provides community resource information and referrals when necessary to meet the basic needs of students and their families.
• Serves as school point of contact for McKinney Vento and students in Foster Care.
• Assists in promoting and communicating the attendance policies / academic expectations.
• Serves as a major communication link between home and school; liaison to parents and teachers, school counselor, principals, nurses, in their communications with parents.
• Makes home visits as necessary when accompanied by a staff member.
• Coordinates volunteer efforts in the school.
• Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of school events and Title I parent training workshops, as per the School Integrated Action Plan.
• Maintains documentation on parent meetings/workshops (sign-in sheets, agendas, and minutes).
• Assists parents and students with navigating the school system (i.e. Power School Parent Portal, Special Education services, parent-teacher conferences/meetings).
• Must attend PSA meetings/training and take back information to the Principal and/or staff.
• Performs related duties as requested within federal funding regulations.

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures
• Knowledge of District programs such as Power School and Google Suite
• Knowledge of school, community and tribal resources
• Knowledge of barriers hindering parent involvement in school services and student academic achievement
• Skill in the use of a personal computer
• Skill in following written and oral instructions
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in preparing letters and flyers
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, parents, and community

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor and lifting up to 15 pounds.

High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess an Arizona driver license

Fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Salary Grade: C
Hourly Pay: $16.80
Hours per Day: 8
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