SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPECIALIST @ OFFICE OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, 5 HRS, CL TEMP.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. To coordinate efforts that align with Spokane Public School's mission of getting all students to standard. The School Community Specialist will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs and strategies that are aligned with the School Improvement Plan. The specialist, in collaboration with the SPS staff, will develop and further the best use of community/school resources to provide optimal impacts on both the academic and social emotional well-being of students. This will be done by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical social/emotional needs, and enhancing student academic performance, while supporting the needs of the classroom teacher. May require working before or after school hours when necessary. Hours/Day: 5 Temporary Role through: June 17, 2027 Daily Start/End times: TBD Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated. SALARY: Level 22 on the Educational Support Specialist Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE Collaborate with classroom teachers/school staff to identify most at-risk students. Coordinate with attendance office at designated school to determine youth with patterns of absenteeism or tardiness. Intervene with strategies to reduce tardiness-example: collaborate with Attendance Board. Working with staff to make sure students are in support programs that meet their individual needs. Work with parents to support social/academic needs of students. Develop partnerships to promote student learning. Coordinate with University Service Learning Organizations to schedule volunteers to designated areas within designated school. Recruit and manage volunteers for the following events: PTG, Muffins for Moms, Science and Technology night, Doughnuts for Dads, Author's Tea, Reading Night, Math Night, Open House, etc. Coordinate with PTO to engage new families within a welcome night on a monthly basis to identify community resources and support. Coordinate with community partners to offer Strengthening Families Program. Work with teachers to identify youth with "Friendship Group" needs, create and coordinate with counselor to put these groups into effect. Coordinate resources coming into school site and community, including primary health, mental health, arts, recreation, afterschool, and other resources. Maintain and update agreements for all partners and programs, including outcome measurements to monitor effectiveness of programs. Coordinating with community organizations to provide wrap-around services for students and accessing additional areas the students might need. Provide supervision and coordination of programing during and beyond the school day for students, families, and the community during extended daily hours and year long. Willingness to work before or after school hours, when necessary. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed. Bachelor's degree preferred in education, human services, or other related field of study; or minimum of three year's experience in a similar position. Understanding of and experience working with education, or human services systems. Experience working with in the public school system. Understanding and knowledge of what intervention services are accessible. Experience working with data to guide decision making for best intervention/support strategies. Experience working with community neighborhood organizations, community agencies, and volunteer programs. Requires excellent networking and training skills. Demonstrated ability in community outreach and organizing/planning, leadership training, and youth development desired. Knowledge of community dynamics and resources. Demonstrated ability to interact positively and in a professional manner with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and community members in a confidential manner. Experience in program development, implementation, and/or evaluation. Ability to relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and special needs. Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive programs and activities. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral form. Experience with computers and software such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or publishing software. Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (Collective Bargaining Agreements) as negotiated. Benefits Highlights: The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program. School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI. See more about employee benefits at A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Doughty, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Other district contacts: ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Rebecca Doughty, View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282 View EEO Information #J-18808-Ljbffr Spokane Public Schools