COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Educational Liaison Part-time – Please apply online at . FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: $15.96/hr. CCS-DD Reports To: Prevention Coordinator Department: Community Corrections Date: May, 2015 JOB SUMMARY The job duties of the Educational Liaison include but are not limited to provide assistance to students participating in the Truancy Success Program; to create a collaboration between Community Corrections and USD 475 and assist with Truancy Court; to help students improve their attendance and grades; to provide referrals/outside resources to help mitigate any existing personal or familial issues, to work with AARC program, intake, Court Services, other Community Corrections entities, as well as USD 475 staff and administrators to provide needed services to students and their families; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to all county residents and the general public. ________________________ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties described below are indicative of what the Educational Liaison might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Educational Liaison. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Administrative Functions: Monitor daily attendance of students enrolled in the Junction City High School, focusing on students struggling with attendance. Encourage participation in Truancy Court for appropriate cases. Inform/explain truancy laws and future consequences of continued absences. Supervise and monitor a caseload of students entering the USD 475 Truancy Process as well as students assigned to the 8th JD/USD 475 Truancy Court. Conduct thorough intakes on all students assigned to the program. Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to community resources (education, employment, counseling, etc.) Develop a student improvement plan. Conduct field/home visits to each student’s home and/or place of employment. Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents/guardians and of JCHS. Create documentation for parents, the Truancy Court Panel, the county attorney’s
COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Educational Liaison – Part-time Please apply online at . FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: $15.96/hr. CCS-DD Reports To: Prevention Coordinator Department: Community Corrections Date: May, 2015 JOB SUMMARY The job duties of the Educational Liaison include but are not limited to provide assistance to students participating in the Truancy Success Program; to create a collaboration between Community Corrections and USD 475 and assist with Truancy Court; to help students improve their attendance and grades; to provide referrals/outside resources to help mitigate any existing personal or familial issues, to work with AARC program, intake, Court Services, other Community Corrections entities, as well as USD 475 staff and administrators to provide needed services to students and their families; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to all county residents and the general public. ________________________ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties described below are indicative of what the Educational Liaison might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Educational Liaison. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Administrative Functions: Monitor daily attendance of students enrolled in the Junction City High School, focusing on students struggling with attendance. Encourage participation in Truancy Court for appropriate cases. Inform/explain truancy laws and future consequences of continued absences. Supervise and monitor a caseload of students entering the USD 475 Truancy Process as well as students assigned to the 8th JD/USD 475 Truancy Court. Conduct thorough intakes on all students assigned to the program. Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to community resources (education, employment, counseling, etc.) Develop a student improvement plan. Conduct field/home visits to each student’s home and/or place of employment. Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents/guardians and of JCHS. Create documentation for parents, the Truancy Court Panel, the county attorney’s
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