Family Support Paraprofessional – Sonoma County Bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish Required

TO APPLY:             https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1144472

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Area Associate Director or designee, the Family Support Paraprofessional provides supplemental academic and support services and advocacy for migrant students in collaboration with parents, schools and community agencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (May include, but is not limited to the following.)

1.      Promotes, refers, and facilitates parent and student involvement in educational and enrichment activities

2.      Supports parent educational activities and trainings

3.      Facilitates and organizes the District Migrant Parent Advisory Council Meetings

4.      Facilitates access to health educational, and social services and provides transportation as needed

5.      Provides supplemental instructional services for PK to Out-of-School Youth in a variety of settings, including the home, before school, during, after and/or Saturday programs as needed

6.      Attends staff and local parent meetings as needed

7.      Refers and/or recruits potentially eligible migrant students as needed

8.      Acts as an advocate and liaison between the home and school and other educational and community agencies

9.      Maintains and updates educational and health files for migrant students as needed

10.  Completes various forms and reports

11.  Encourages and assists parents in enrolling their children into site based programs

12.  Completes and maintains required paperwork and records electronically

13.  Regularly travels within the assigned area in order to fulfill job duties and may occasionally travel to other areas to assist

14.  Completes work accurately, promptly, and meets deadlines

15.  Provides transportation as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      A.A., A.S.

2.      A minimum of one year experience working with students and families in an education, social and/or health related field that reflects the ability to perform the duties described above.

ABILITY TO:

1.   Locate available community resources

2.   Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills

3.   Facilitate and/or provide presentations

4.   Work independently with minimal supervision

5.   Maintain required records

6.   Function effectively in a multicultural setting

7.   Effectively operate and use modern office machines including basic personal computer skills and ability to learn various software programs necessary to carry out job responsibilities

8.   Follow verbal and written instructions in English

9.   Work a flexible schedule to meet planned programmatic needs

10.  Follow BCOE policies and procedures

11.  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and the dominant language of the family served

12.  Travel in order to fulfill job duties

OTHER:

1.      Possession of a valid California Driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance with minimum liability coverage and access to reliable transportation

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

1.      To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

2.     FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment. 

TO APPLY:              Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1144472      

·        Cover Letter

·        Resume

·        Three Letters of Recommendation

·        Copy of transcripts showing A.A. or A.S. Degree

·        Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher or multiple subject credential.