POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

DATE:                     APRIL 6, 2022

TO:                          ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL

FROM:                    CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

RE:                          JOB OPENING – RON RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL           

TRANSITION MENTOR

Schedule:              8 hours per day / 10 months per year / About 220 Days per year

Class:                      18, starts at $23.71 per hour

Starting Date:        As soon as possible

Internal applicant: This position closes at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

External applicant: Open until filled. 

POSITION PURPOSE

To help students adapt to the school environment and guide them in making appropriate social, academic and behavioral choices.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with school staff regarding individual student needs
• Provide Student Supports:

• 1:1 attention, support, communication and relationship building
• Direct communication regarding expectations, attendance, and conduct
• Problem solving and planning for success
• Small group work during the school day
• Parent engagement and involvement as specified below
• Connection to school day and after school programs and activities
• Provide Parent Supports:
• 1:1 attention, support, communication and relationship building
• Home visits
• Parent engagement and partnership
• Problem solving and planning for success
• Parenting workshops
• Assist in Academic Efforts:
• Work with School Administration and HS Student Engagement Specialist to identify students in need of intervention
• Provide direct interventions in accordance with the tiered system of support
• Appropriate documentation and reporting of related efforts such as attendance and behavior
• Communicate student needs with staff and appropriate outside agencies
• Facilitate access to services for students and families:
• Specific focus on supporting marginalized communities
• Food/Hunger support
• Rent and utility assistance
• Develop various social service partnerships for the school
• Referral to various social service agencies
• Participate in parent, teacher and student conferences as requested and initiate such conferences as needed
• Assist students in improving their communication skills when needed
• Assess the accomplishments of students and assist with progress reports as requested
• Maintain student records according to district policy and rules
• Assist with the remediation of student attendance problems
• Become familiar with and uphold the enforcement of school rules, Administrative Regulations, and Board Policy
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as requested
• Serve as liaison with public/community agencies to enhance necessary referral/services for the student and his/her family
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

• Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for service and/or making recommendations
• Counsel students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school
• Facilitate communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
• Facilitate and Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, student screening and pre referral teams, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements
• Collaborate with other Transition Mentors and HS Graduation Mentor Team.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Background or Education in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience
• Skills to work effectively with teachers, students and parents, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies
• Accurate typing skills. Must be able to use word processing programs on a computer
• Knowledge of building procedures and personnel
• Must exercise initiative in following up with students and teachers regarding absences
• Able to handle a high volume of telephone calls on a regular basis
• Handles sensitive situations on the telephone and in the office regarding students
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents and staff
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light to moderate degree of physical stamina, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.  Ability to move freely around the office, making frequent trips from desk to counter, files and other locations within the building.  Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, as well as frequent standing, walking, and bending.  Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

The David Douglas School District is a diverse community that provides equal opportunity in employment, activities, and its programs. It is the policy of the David Douglas School District the grounds of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

The school district also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources for David Douglas School District.

Classified Instructions:

If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one- time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.schoolrecruiter.net

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a Temporary or Permanent position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application. Please see link above.

Internal applicant: This position closes at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

External applicant: Open until filled. 

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.