Requisition Number 19-0863
Title (ISPA) Student Resource Coordinator- 2019/20
City Exton State PA

Description
[ISPA] Family Resource Coordinator INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

The mission of ISPA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Family Resource Coordinator is a social worker helping families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional needs effecting academics. The position responds to issues directly, through facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services (CPS), the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and other community based organizations.
AS A Family Resource Coordinator, YOU WILL ENJOY...

• Maintains caseload of students/families referred to Family Academic Support Team for multifaceted student and family issues and provides immediate support;
• Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families;
• Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs;
• Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; follows up with families by phone or in person, coordinating with external agencies (e.g. Department of Family & Children Services , Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies.) as needed;
• Facilitates character education programming and other trainings for the faculty and greater school community, as needed.
• Maintains an active role and awareness of current community resources within school boundaries, through attending meetings and/or networking events.

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Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related social service field AND One (1) year of documented social work field experience AND
• Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent
  Certificates and Licenses: State social work credential in good standing (if applicable).
  

Other Required Qualifications

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications

• Three (3) years of field experience
• Background working in education

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position with some office time required as determined by the needs of the business and/or direct supervisor.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. WHO ARE WE?

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