<p>Applications will be received until August 5, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.</p> <p>About this job:</p> <p>Provide an overview of the core challenge(s) this role will be called upon to solve internally or for our partners. Responsible for being the primary resource and advocate between a network of stakeholders, including: schools, students, families and the community. Actively engages and advocates to better the needs of all parties involved, within a specific matter of interest. Responsible for meeting the day-to-day needs for homeless students and working to increase the graduation rate of students experiencing homelessness. Assist homeless families and unaccompanied youth with various issues, ensuring compliance of the McKinney-Vento Act.</p> <p>What DPS Offers You:</p> <ul> <li>A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. </li><li>Salary Range: $35,049 - $42,060 </li><li>In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Support families experiencing homelessness under requirements of law including</p> </li><li> <p>Help with new school enrollment and ensures district compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide essential supply needs including: backpacks, supplies and uniform clothing.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with district Homeless Liaison to ensure student/family is properly identified and supported.</p> </li><li> <p>Meets with parents/guardians minimum once per semester.</p> </li><li> <p>Tutor/mentor homeless students in/out of the classroom with academic, emotional, social support.</p> </li><li> <p>Attends intervention meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Offers to accompany parents to parent/teacher conferences. Encourage parent involvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitates parent meetings at homeless shelters and agencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Arrange and coordinate professional services as needed by a student, i.e., dental, vision, legal, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist the students and their families in resolving issues which may interfere with the students' educational, social and personal development.</p> </li><li> <p>Refers families to appropriate essential supports and resources including Title I services, Child Find, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, ELA, DPS School Medicaid.</p> </li><li> <p>Submits monthly progress report on the 1st of each month to HEN Homeless Liaisons including the "HEN Just Checking in Form".</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize community resources, which complement purposes of HEN</p> </li><li> <p>Engages students in after school programs, tutoring programs, sports programs, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in planning and attends special group activities, as appropriate, in which the students and volunteers are involved.</p> </li><li> <p>Attends all required HEN activities and trainings.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend at least two workshops or conferences each year.</p> </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need:</p> <ul> <li>High school degree or equivalent. An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred One (1) or more years of related experience working with students grades 9th-12th and a related field. Case management and group facilitation experienced preferred. </li><li>Must have vehicle and valid driver's license </li><li>Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. </li><li>Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. </li><li>Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills </li><li>Work collaboratively with others on a team </li><li>High degree of integrity in handling confidential information </li><li>Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students </li><li>Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with school staff, parents, agency representatives and various members and groups of the community </li><li>A passionate and committed belief that youth can rise above seemingly insurmountable obstacles and stay engaged in school, graduate, and enter into post-secondary education </li><li>Ability to relate and build strong relationships and educational partnerships with youth and parents/guardians </li><li>Cultural competency and knowledge of issues related to poverty </li><li>Ability to understand and work effectively with at-risk students </li><li>Demonstrated appreciation of clear and appropriate boundaries with youth. </li><li>Knowledge of community resources </li><li>Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment </li><li>Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners. </li><li>The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance </li><li>Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines </li><li>Effective time management and organizational skills </li><li>Ability to occasionally work outside of normal school hours and days. </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Knowledge with Google Workspace products </li></ul> <p>Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.</p> <p>Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun</p>