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Student Graduation Advocate - One Year Only (18hrs/wk, Ends June 2021)

Employer
Washoe County School District
Location
Reno, NV, US
Salary
Competitive
STUDENT GRADUATION ADVOCATE

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the school site Principal and/or the Washoe County School District, the Student Graduation Advocate will provide services to students of WCSD by monitoring their academic progress, accessing support services, and effectively communicate with teachers and other school staff in order to support students to remain on the pathway to graduation.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

Assists school-site and district office personnel in supporting Native American/African American/Pacific Islander K-12 students to navigate the system by monitoring their academic progress in order to keep students on the path to graduation, focuses and outreaches to Native American/African American/Pacific Islander students who show early warning signs of not graduating from high school, works with school administration and counselors to identify targeted students for support, works in partnership with counselors to empower students to support their academic achievement by setting high expectations at home and understanding the child's progress with grades, credit attainment and attendance; empowers students to monitor their grades, attendance and assessments by utilizing the web-based student portal, works with school leadership including administration, teachers and counselors to provide individualized support of students. When applicable, helps to implement the family engagement portion of the Academic Personalized Plan, may participate in various advisory group meetings, including the Title VII Parent Action Committee, and other school committees such as Professional Learning Communities or Academic Leadership Teams. Acts as liaison between the school, home and community to promote academic support of students and enhance communication between staff, families and the community. ; connects families to district and community resources; serves as a cultural broker to help families from various cultural backgrounds to navigate the educational system; participates in ongoing evaluation efforts of both school and district family engagement initiatives; may conduct home visits relative to family engagement and other means of outreach to hard to reach families;; works with students to let them know of the resources available to their families at the school and build academic partnerships between the students, families and school site staff; collaborates with other key District personnel on family engagement such as staff from: Equity and Diversity, Title I, Special Education, Title VII, and Early Childhood Education Departments when applicable. Methods of communication include, making and distributing posters and flyers, Connect Ed messaging, and posting on school's web site.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience : Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.

  • AND
  • Two (2) years experience with students or families in school, or community agencies. Bilingual is preferred, but not required.

  • Knowledge of : School and district organizational structure and functioning; District and community resources as related to the position.

    Skilled at : Communicating effectively with families, education personnel and various agencies and programs; recognizing and appreciating cultural differences, and maintaining respect for different cultural backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality of information; interpreting and explaining district policies and procedures as they relate to the position; preparing and giving accurate written and/or oral reports, and reviewing and interpreting the reports of others; maintaining constructive relationships with those contacted at work.

    Licenses/Certificates : Possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District.

    Special Considerations : Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule.

    THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERIVSOR.

    The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

    Internal Job Number : 2020-21-E210453

    Salary :

    Sch A: $14.14 (entry step)
    Sch B: $16.41 (entry step)

    Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.



    Range/Grade : G17

    Additional Job Information :

    This position is an 18 hour per week, One Year Only position ending June 2021.

    Eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week receive Social Security benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses, and Credit Union benefits; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 to 24.75 hours per week received PERS retirement benefits, and the Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses and Credit Union benefits listed below; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 25 to 27.25 hours per week receive the benefits listed below, with the exception of Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District.

    Holiday: Eligible employees receive up to eleven (11) paid holidays each year. Vacation: Eligible employees receive up to twenty (20) days of paid vacation each year. Sick Leave: Eligible employees receive up to fifteen (15) days of paid sick leave each year. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: Eligible employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums. Eligible employee paid dependent medical insurance is available for an employee's dependents. Insurance Premiums - Summer Months: WCSD contributes 100% of the district paid portion of eligible employee's insurance premiums for employees who are not scheduled to work in the summer. Life Insurance: The District contributes 100 % of employee's life insurance premiums. Salary Increases: In addition to any negotiated increases each year, eligible employees receive salary increases each July, for the first fifteen (15) years of employment. Longevity Bonuses: Eligible employees receive annual bonuses as follows: 12-14 years of employment, $700; 15-17 years of employment, $1, 000; 18 + years of employment, $1, 100. Credit Union: Outstanding benefits are available through the Credit Union.

    No State Income Tax. No Social Security deductions for most positions working 20 hours per week or more. Retirement benefit offered is the State of Nevada retirement system, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), which is one of the best in the country.

    PERS ELIGIBLE POSITIONS:
    Eligible Employees who select the employer paid salary schedule (Schedule A) will have Washoe County School District (WCSD) contribute 100% of the employee's retirement contributions. Eligible employees who select the employer-employee paid salary schedule (Schedule B) will have a portion of the legislatively designated amount paid by WCSD to PERS for retirement benefits and the employee, in turn, will pay the remaining portion of the legislatively designated amount of his/her salary to PERS. These options are introduced and explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation upon selection for employment.

    New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

    Please be advised there is a 90-day waiting period for insurance benefits.

    Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

    Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.

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