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Student Involvement Specialist

Employer
Newport News Public Schools
Location
Newport News, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Student Involvement Specialist
SOUTH MORRISON LEARNING CENTER

Classified - Position - Other, please specify

Job Number: 3700135711

Start Date:

Open Date: 04/09/2019

Closing Date:

Job Summary
Position is responsible for providing services to assigned schools in the investigation and counseling of students with excessive attendance problems. Position enforces the provisions of the Code of Virginia attendance Law, institutes legal proceedings, and presents case information to court services. Position assesses students and families, interprets attendance policies, works as a lead interdisciplinary team member to develop prevention/intervention strategies, provides case management, monitors student progress, and makes referrals.
Essential Duties
  1. Interprets the Virginia State Code, court rulings, and the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook relating to student attendance laws and school board policy.
  2. Gathers and reviews attendance data to identify students who are excessively truant.
  3. Acts as a resource to administrators, school counselors, teachers, and health services personnel at assigned school(s) regarding attendance programs, interpretation of attendance policies/laws, and record keeping requirements.
  4. Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding student attendance andimpact on academic success.
  5. Gather background information on students by making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
  6. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to the school and works as a team lead to develop intervention plans.
  7. Communicate the intervention plan findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
  8. Assists with implementing truancy prevention programs for assigned schools and recommends strategies to support and improve regular school attendance.
  9. Perform casework services with students and families to help resolve issues impacting student's attendance.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, human services, or a related field with some related experience providing services for school aged children; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of attendance laws/regulations, intervention/prevention strategies, and referral sources. Must possess excellent assessment, case management, interpersonal, and communications skills. Must possess the ability to interpret/communicate school attendance law and provide support activities for students and their families. Must be able to work with minimal daily supervision. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
For complete job description please visit http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Student_Involvement_Specialist.pdf

Position Control Number: 5821

Reports To: Program Administrator for Outreach Services

Duty Days: 192

Hours: 8

Salary Rate Range: $32, 908-$36, 198

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The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, and 4-6).

Company

The Newport News Public Schools division educates 28,680 children in 42 schools: 5 early childhood centers, 24 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, 1 middle/high combination school. NNPS employees number 4,688.

With an early learning curriculum designed to boost literacy and math instruction, state-of-the art science labs and advanced educational technology, NNPS has the tools to ensure student and teacher success.

At Newport News Public Schools, people are our most valued resource. Whether you are a job seeker or a member of our talented staff, Human Resources will help you with the tools needed for success.

Human Resources seeks dedicated professionals and staff to support our district's goal of graduating college, career, and citizen-ready students. We also value the personal well-being and professional development of our employees and strive to make the employment experience at Newport News Public Schools as rewarding as possible.

To learn more, please visit our district website www.nnschools.org 

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Telephone
757-881-5061
Location
12507 Warwick Blvd
Newport News
VA
23606
US

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