Parent Liaison - Fortune US
Sacramento, CA 95811
About the Job
About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.
Our Mission:
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.
Our Vision:
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.
Our Approach:
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Job Summary: The parent liaison will have 1-2 years of experience serving students from diverse backgrounds in a school setting. The parent liaison will provide student services, which includes monitoring recess, meals and general student supervision during PE, lunch periods, restroom breaks and passing periods. The parent liaison will also provide record keeping for breakfast and lunch counts, relieve the secretary for lunch breaks, assist with attendance and absence verification and special projects as needed. The parent liaison will be responsible for coordinating with parents to complete their mandatory 40 hour school service requirement and coordinate all other school volunteers.
**This position will be working between the William Lee College Prep and Ephraim Williams College Prep Locations**
Qualifications: Knowledge of
- Needs and challenges of the students we serve
- Community resources
Ability to:
- Motivate students and serve as a positive role model to all students.
- Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective relationships with students.
- Relate well to students and adults and to earn their confidence and cooperation.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action.
- Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationship with school personnel, community members and central office staff.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Clearly articulate and reinforce the high expectations of WLCP and EWCP
- Write and communicate clear instructions.
Education and Experience:
- 1-2 experience serving students from diverse backgrounds in a school setting.
- High School diploma required, and college coursework is desirable.
Working Conditions:
- Environment:
- Constant interruptions
Physical Abilities:
- Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person electronically and over the telephone
- Ability to read printed material and computer screens. Ability to understand speech at normal levels
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
- Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Compensation is non-negotiable!
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
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Source : Fortune US
