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Community Education Leader - Temp RB # 15-04
Summary
Title:Community Education Leader - Temp RB # 15-04
ID:1618
Department:Health Related Services
Location:City Hall
Division:Civil Service
Type:N/A
Description
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

 
                                                                                        
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #15-04                                                                                                                                   January 30, 2014 
 
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
 
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

POSITION:               Community Education Leader - Temporary
 
SALARY:                  $33,462 – 38,166
 
LOCATION:             Health Related Services  – PS # 12 , Central Registration Center,  44 Ash Street,  Bflo, NY 14204
 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Incumbents to this position recruit school dropouts, potential dropouts, out-of-school youth and adults, incarcerated youth and students identified as homeless or English Language Learners by visiting homes, community centers, shelters and places where individuals congregate, to encourage school attendance.  S/he acts as a link between students, parents/guardians, the community, businesses and the school district.  Supervision is received from a higher-ranking official and no supervisory responsibility is exercised.
 


TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Recruits school drop-outs, potential drop-outs and students identified as homeless, in collaboration with school attendance personnel, to encourage class attendance and school attendance;
  • assists school personnel in identifying students who are experiencing homelessness;
  • assists in the enrollment and obtaining of records necessary for school registration;

Recruits out-of school youth and adults to encourage participation in the programs offered by the Adult Education Division such as Career Development, Literacy Life Skills, etc.;
Plans motivational and developmental programs for students and provides resource information for program participants including students, parents/guardians, teachers and the community and school personnel; Participates in orientation programs and intake of students by obtaining student information;
Assists students and works one-on-one to improve personal skills and class attendance;

  • monitors students progress and class attendance;
  • assists in coordinating parent/guardian meetings and conferences;
  • meets with parents/guardians to inform them of program goals and progress of students;
Serves as liaison between home, community and program administrators;
Provides resources and support for schools, departments and parents/guardians to serve student needs;
Communicates with parents/guardians who have concerns or needs for their child, to determine what office or department will provide assistance;
Provides resources and support for parents/guardians  who request new student placement;
Communicates or meets with school personnel and parents/guardians to inform them of the status of their requests or concerns;
Works with various education and community organizations and familiarizes students with programs offered;
  • distributes information and  literature i.e. catalogs, flyers, etc.  to inform clients of various school programs;
  • addresses residents, community groups and businesses for the purpose of promoting Board of Education programs and encouraging participation;
Prepares follow-up reports and maintains student records;
Performs related duties as required.
 
 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
  • Working knowledge of recruitment techniques and child accounting procedures;
  • Understanding and interpreting written material;
  • Ability to understand Federal, State and local Education laws;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to work closely with students, parents/guardians, residents, community groups/organizations and school personnel;
  • Courtesy; tact; sensitivity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field;

OR

  1. Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and at least one year of full-time experience in school related activities or community activities involving students.
 
NOTE:    Verifiable part-time/volunteer experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time
                experience requirements.
                (Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.)
 
 
 
FINAL FILING DATE:   February 9, 2015
 
APPROVED:
 
 
 
DARREN J. BROWN

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 
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