Required Attachments:
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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3 Classified Reference Letters
This 8 hpd position works Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, 200 days per year.
This position is split between OTPAA and Non-Rep Classified. The OTPAA hours are 4 hpd, 200 days per year and the Non-Rep Classified hours are 4 hpd, 190 days per year.
The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
Duties Include:
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Serves as district support for the McKinney-Vento / Homeless program
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Serves as a liaison between Special Education and Transportation departments and collaborates with district staff to support student transportation needs.
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Manages transportation requests and coordinates services for McKinney-Vento, Foster Care, Special Education, Extended School Year (ESY), and summer school programs as assigned.
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Supports and assists district’s McKinney-Vento / Homeless Administrator with homeless issues, practices and federal legislation according to the McKinney-Vento Assistance Act
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Assist the OSD McKinney-Vento / Homeless Administrator as needed
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Assists with the identification of homeless students
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Provides supports so that homeless students receive a free and equal education with access to the same programs and services as any student
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Provides school district personnel, guardians and unaccompanied youth with a menu of services available within the community.
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Provides social services, referrals, and coordination with community organizations to connect students and families with medical, dental, mental health, and other needed services.
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Assists students with school supplies and access to other resources.
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Distributes information about the program and the rights of homeless children and youth throughout the community.
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Works closely with district support services to ensure homeless students receive a free and equal education with access to the same programs and services as any student.
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Provides support for district staff working directly with homeless students.
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Helps develop and implement system-wide procedures and protocols to support the district’s McKinney-Vento program.
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Solicits donations and community resources to support the district’s McKinney-Vento program.
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Stays current with laws, regulations, and policies impacting homeless students and provides training and informational presentations for district staff.
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Gathers data, maintains records, compiles reports, and supports program compliance requirements.
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Works with Program Specialists to budget, track expenditures, reimbursements, and program funds.
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Coordinates and manages McKinney-Vento reimbursement activities in collaboration with district departments.
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Serves as a liaison between students, families, district staff, transportation personnel, and community agencies to facilitate access to services and supports.
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Arranges, coordinates, and manages transportation services for homeless students and families when in the student's best academic interest.
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Coordinates and manages Foster Care transportation and reimbursement activities as assigned.
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Completes high-level administrative tasks including directing work, compiling data, creating reports, and coordinating program activities.
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Assists other office personnel and district staff to support the completion of departmental work and district initiatives.
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Interacts effectively with students, families, teachers, district employees, community partners, and the public.
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Performs complex and specialized tasks with minimal supervision, exercises sound independent judgment, and maintains compliance with established procedures, timelines, and reporting requirements.
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Demonstrates technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in assigned program areas and related district processes.
Job Requirements-Qualifications:
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Ability to relate to and be sensitive towards students and families
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Must have experience in working with ethnic, minority, low income communities
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Possess skills to operate standard office equipment and software
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Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and coordinate projects
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Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
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Knowledge of basic recordkeeping
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Must be able to work independently.
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Have own transportation to travel to district schools, agencies, shelters and motels
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Extensive knowledge of community resources
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Prior comparable job related experiences – 3 years related experience preferred.
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Advanced proficiency with office and educational technology programs and systems.
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Ability to use English in both written and verbal form, using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Must be able to work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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Significant physical abilities include reaching, bending, speaking, listening, reading.
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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
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License, certification, bonding, and/or testing required: Criminal justice fingerprint clearance. may be required based on location of assignment.
Necessary Personal Attributes Required:
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Must exercise confidentiality, concentration and be able to direct own work
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Demonstrates strong and consistent communication skills
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Ability to multi-task successfully in a fast paced work environment
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Ability to work with multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions
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Punctuality, professionalism and regular attendance necessary
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Washington State Driver’s license, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, [email protected]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, [email protected]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, [email protected]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, [email protected]; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights
Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, [email protected]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.
The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: (360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181
