Family & Community Liaison (Literacy) - Anne Sullivan
Date: Jan 19, 2021
Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
Company: Minneapolis Public Schools
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.
Job Title: Family & Community Liaison (Literacy) - Anne Sullivan and Requisition ID number: 69668
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Teaching & Learning (10000101)
Site: Anne Sullivan (0193)
FTE: 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: ESP(28)
Functional Area: Paraprofessional
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
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*Bilingual Somali Preferred
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, acts as a liaison between the schools, families, and communities; coordinates volunteer and family programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
- Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Methods and techniques for working with students and families.
- Principles and practices of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
- Principles of record keeping and records management.
- Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and procedures.
- Local community resources and regional community services programs.
- Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in:
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a classroom and a general office environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Jobs in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, long periods of working with computers, and working with children.
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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Teaching & Learning (10000101) | Anne Sullivan (0193) | Paraprofessional
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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