SPECIALIST, HIGHLY MOBILE YOUTH

About this job: Administers and manages activities within a specific area of responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes identify students, determine needs and provide support to eliminate barriers to increase academic success. Ensure the district compliance and execution of mandated ESSA programs. Responsible for providing educational services and resources. Coordinates services and provides direct support for HMY students, families, and the community What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range: $51,692-$62,032/annually In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. What You'll Do: Identifies Highly Mobile Youth (McKinney-Vento, Foster Care, Military, Migrant Education) in IC and determine eligible services needed for high quality education Manages caseload of HMY services, conducts student/family/shelter visits, providing mentorship and advocacy services to students to achieve educational goals, and providing information and resources to families, making referrals as needed Attends family meetings, IEP meetings and relevant school events that foster relationships with families; maintains consistent communication with caseworkers, families, school staff and other stakeholders to address the ongoing educational and emotional progress of students Assist in school enrollment and best educational interest placements for eligible students Develop and cultivate relationships with community agencies within the assigned region or schools Provide opportunities within the program, school and community to expose students to a variety of positive, enriching, learning, and cultural experiences Document and maintain all required records, forms and files required for reporting or auditing purposes Day to day execution: provides various support and conducts activities related to logistics, reporting, training, communications, and processes. Participates in the planning and implementation of new initiative. Problem solving: assesses and troubleshoots escalated problems and applies expert understanding to resolve complex challenges of stakeholders; focuses on root cause identification in order to achieve systemic and sustainable improvement. Approves and documents exceptions for compliance record keeping and reporting. Collaboration: ensures appropriate key stakeholder involvement in planning, goal-setting, and implementation to achieve buy-in of work products. Ensures purposeful, positive and professional interactions and relationships with all stakeholders; enables consistent application of work products across the district. Continuous improvement: identifies opportunities for improvement, prioritizes, and recommends solutions to management. Implements approved enhancements to ensure consistency across the district. identifies opportunities to reduce costs; analyzes available data, trends, and feedback, and ensures compliance with expectations for optimal operation and goal achievement. Other duties as assigned What You’ll Need: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Three (3) or more years experience in community development and student/family advocacy required. Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr DPS