JOHN H. AMESSE ELEMENTARY
Far Northeast
Traditional 200 work days 7 Flex
FTE: 0.25
Pay Range: $21.477 - $25.773 per hour
**Please note: Applications will be received until May 8th, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.**
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Builds positive relationships between Denver Public Schools and its community of parents and families. Engages parents in the health, safety and education of their children. Facilitates a productive, two-way dialogue around the issues and concerns that are important to Denver Public Schools families.
- Act as a liaison and facilitate communication between family/parent, school community and/or Office of Family and Community Engagement.
- Assist families in advocating for their children.
- Provide interventions with families as needed to empower them to obtain necessary services.
- Support and coordinate adult and youth class at the Center for Family Opportunity (CFO).
- Assist families with information about school and community resources.
- Ease the integration into Denver Public Schools for those families who are new to our community and have special needs.
- Support Key FACE and School initiatives including Literacy Nights, SPACE Trainings and coordination of services of the Center for Family Opportunity (CFO).
- Research and develop materials for use in parent/family/volunteer training.
- Assist parents in navigating, trouble shoot and help parents problem solve on behalf of their child as they work with school staff.
- Provides transportation on the small 15-passinger activity bus for events and classes at the Center for Family Opportunity (CFO).
- Must be available to work during evening and weekend hours, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of experience in community work.
- Strong communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Complete small activity bus initial and recertification training in collaboration with DPS Transportation Department in order.
- Knowledge of District, school and community resources to help parents and students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing others in achieving common goals (including conflict resolution and mediation).
- The ability to understand the complexity, frustration, joy and intensity of parenting a child with a disability.
- Must have knowledge of community resources for families and children and how to access services.
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, various cultures and issues around parenting.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Respect of confidentiality.
Education Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent, college preferred.
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Additional Information
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.