Family Resource Coordinator (200 Days, 8 Hours Per Day)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Family Resource Coordinator
Date Posted:
3/9/2023
Location:
Freeport High SchoolQUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education/training preferred
Knowledge of and experience with community services and schools
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups
Possess valid Illinois Driver's License
Ability to communicate effectively
COORDINATED BY: Director of Equity
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL:
To improve student achievement by serving as a coordinator of resources for families of the 25 students on annual caseload in order to foster school success and parental involvement.
Performance Responsibilities:

• Serves as a resource to caseload parents and students by linking services from health and social service agencies, counselors, and teachers;
• Establishes linkages with community agencies;
• Assists in the orientation and registration of students;
• Conducts needs assessments with caseload families;
• Assists caseload parents in interactions with schools;
• Proposes and administers four-way contracts among school, caseload parent/guardian, community and caseload student;
• Provides caseload home visits as needed;
• Makes contact with parents/guardians at least once a quarter to discuss student progress relative to goals set for monitored data points;
• Assists in meeting district and state guidelines for student physicals and immunizations;
• Nurtures positive relationships with staff, community, and students;
• Monitors data points, interventions and goals for caseload students in a "data book", related to attendance, tardies, discipline referrals, suspensions, achievement, extra-curricular participation and health status and submits a quarterly report to Building Principal and Director of Equity;
• Conduct at least 3 parent educational meetings per year, including one covering the Second Step program;
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 days, 40 weeks. Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.
SALARY RANGE: $13.00 per hour, with commensurate benefits.
This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.