This is a full-time position, 180 days per school year; 7.5 hrs/day (pay wil be prorated for 2026-2027 school year based on start date).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide specialized services for a specific school or district program involving the school or district in relation to parents and/or the community at large.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide specialized services for an assigned program involving the school, district and students in relation to the community and parents.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with clientele.
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Recruit and train volunteers as necessary to work in the program.
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Participate as a team member for specific student problems; assist in resolving issues with purposeful interaction with parents and other family members as necessary.
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Develop and distribute program material and literature to inform the community and parents of assigned program.
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Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; follow-up on specific cases as necessary.
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Coordinate meetings and special gatherings in support of assigned program.
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Serve as a liaison between students, support groups, parents and others to assist in resolving student problems.
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Plan, organize and implement a community program for a school or the District office.
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Maintain records and prepare reports.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Provide liaison services between the student and the parents or between the school and the community.
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Specific program to which assigned.
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Record-keeping techniques.
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Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
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Oral and written communication skills.
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Research methods and report writing techniques.
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Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
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Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
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Technical aspects of field of specialty.
ABILITY TO:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Coordinate assigned activities to resolve student issues or develop community programs.
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Travel to student homes and interact with parents.
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Assist with responsible duties for a specific program.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
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Maintain records and prepare reports.
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Operate a computer terminal.
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Prioritize and schedule work.
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Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
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Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
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Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
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Work independently with little direction.
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Meet schedules and time lines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years instructional experience including at least one year in the area of specialty.
LICENSES AND OTHE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
