Temporary Family Ambassador

Temporary Family Ambassador

Anchorage School District

Anchorage School District Academies of Anchorage is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Ambassador to facilitate timely and accessible communication and help engage families in their child's educational journey through the Academies of Anchorage program model. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic communicator and passionate about education and community involvement. The Family Ambassador role is crucial in building a solid partnership between the school and families, contributing to the overall success and well-being of the school district's students.

Job Summary

The Anchorage School District Academies of Anchorage is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Ambassador to facilitate timely and accessible communication and help engage families in their child's educational journey through the Academies of Anchorage program model. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic communicator and passionate about education and community involvement. The Family Ambassador role is crucial in building a solid partnership between the school and families, contributing to the overall success and well-being of the school district's students.

Job Requirements

The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate family schedules.

The following are preferred:

• Additional education or certification in community outreach or education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the school community and a commitment to promoting a positive educational environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Community Engagement: Acts as a partner with families, the school, and the Academies of Anchorage, fostering a sense of community and involvement.
• Communication: Facilitates clear and consistent communication between families and school staff, ensuring that important information is shared effectively.
• Orientation and Workshops: Organizes and conducts orientation sessions and workshops for families to familiarize them with the curriculum, school policies, and extracurricular activities.
• Family Support: Helps families navigate the educational system, address concerns, and connect them with appropriate resources within the school district.
• Event Coordination: Collaborates with school staff to organize and execute family-oriented events, promoting a sense of belonging and school pride.
• Feedback Collection: Gathers feedback from families regarding their experiences, concerns, and suggestions, and communicates this information to school administrators for continuous improvement.
• Volunteer Coordination: Encourages and supports family volunteers for school activities and events.

Physical /Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment. The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. Work Environment Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information. The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About

The Anchorage School District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country. We educate nearly 43,000 students in over 130 schools and programs. Minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population, and our students speak 110 different languages. We are committed to fostering and celebrating diversity and preparing our students to be global citizens. We support employees through comprehensive professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary and benefits. Anchorage is the best of both worlds, offering pristine wilderness alongside the amenities of a large city.

Land Acknowledgment:

We acknowledge that we gather here today on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of Upper Cook Inlet. For thousands of years, the Dena'ina People have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. ASD is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is with honor and respect that we recognize all Indigenous people who live and learn in our community.

Our Mission:

In order to meet its mission, Educating All Students for Success in Life, Anchorage School District (ASD) is committed to strategic initiatives and goals. Goals are SMART as they are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

Our Vision: Building the ideal student experience

Student learning, achievement, and lifelong success are the focus of ASD. Within the District, families have many academic choices to meet a variety of student needs. Equitable access and opportunity are keys to building a successful learning path for each student. ASD celebrates our differences and is committed to inclusion of all our community's languages, cultures, and perspectives.

Education plays a vital role in preparing students to become engaged, productive members of our culturally rich community. Our community envisions students empowered by real world experiences with access to educational opportunities within and beyond the walls of school buildings. ASD is boldly committed to transforming how we prepare students for life, college and careers within Alaska and across the globe.

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