Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Edgewood Middle School
Position: Outreach and Intervention Specialist
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 hours 20 mins, 10-months per year
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Pay: $27.01-$36.46 dependent on qualifications and based on the Non-Affiliated Handbook
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life and other benefits in accordance with the Non-Affiliated Summary of Benefits
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in related field or a combination of education and related experience to total four years. Must have some experience working wth students.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Proven ability to work in collaboration with others.
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Proven ability to work respectfully and responsively with diverse populations of youth and families, community members, health and human service providers, city and county government and educators.
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Possess a strength-based, child/youth-family centered philosophy.
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Strong child/youth advocacy and mediation skills.
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Understanding of the concept of equity in education.
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Proven ability to work in a diverse team environment
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Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner.
Responsibilities:
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Outreach:
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Promote and advance the district Equity Promise.
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Serve as a liaison between the school and families and community.
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Promote parental involvement in the schools.
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Promote parental involvement with Open House, communication nights and other academic support events.
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Assist families with the interpretation of school policies and procedures.
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Conduct home visits, as needed.
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Assist in the assessment of family needs.
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Assist in the coordination and delivery of student induction efforts, including incoming-freshman summer programming.
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Intervention:
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Promote student social emotional development
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Advocate for students with teachers, administration, deans and other school staff.
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Assist in the assessment of student needs.
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Assist deans and ISFs in the monitoring of academic progress for underperforming students.
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Report all suspected incidents of child abuse, neglect, self-harm or threatening behaviors.
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Student Management:
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Promote regular school attendance.
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Assist with general supervision between classes and during events.
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Meet with students exhibiting poor attendance and determine appropriate action plans and/or consequences.
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Coordinate the provision of work for students assigned to the TRY program.
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Partnerships:
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Conduct daily check-ins with the student support staff to identify students requiring attention and determine individual roles/responsibilities for student action plans.
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Collaborate with supervisory paraprofessionals and clerical staff to ensure students are adhering to safety protocols and attendance procedures.
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Attend Student Services PLC and Student Support Team meetings.
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Collaborate with administration, the equity specialist and the liaisons in promoting an environment of cultural proficiency.
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Meet regularly with administrators to share information and receive direction on meeting student needs.
