[The Network] Fwd: CPIN: JOB POSTING--Employment Opportunities in Denver Public Schools!

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From: Meg Allen <mega@caoden.org>
To: Meg Allen <mega@caoden.org>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:13:47 -0700
Subject: CPIN: JOB POSTING--Employment Opportunities in Denver Public Schools!

Dear Service Providers,

Here is a great job posting for a bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate within the Denver Public Schools for a Parents and Community Engagement Specialist.  Please pass it along to all of your networks so that they can get a great pool of candidates. 

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Meg K. Allen

Community Integration Director
Colorado Providers for Integration Network Coordinator--building on the work of the Denver Coalition for Integration

Colorado African Organization

6795 E. Tennessee Ave., Suite 250

Denver, CO 80224

(303) 953-7060 X111

mega@caoden.org

www.caoden.org

CPIN's new website has been launched! 
http://cpin.caoden.org/
 

Immigrant integration is a dynamic, two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities. As an intentional effort, integration engages and transforms all community members, reaping shared benefits and creating a new whole that is greater than the sum of its parts (Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees).

 

From: Roxanne Nice <rnnice32@gmail.com >

Date: December 13, 2012 11:42:20 PM MST

To: Veronica Figoli < veronica@integratebiz.com>

Subject: Employment Opportunities in Denver Public Schools!

 

Over the next few months, there will be exciting opportunities for professional employment within Denver Public Schools.  The Department of Parent and Community Outreach is searching for bilingual candidates who are passionate and committed to serving children and families in school communities.  Start dates for positions will vary from January through July of 2013.  

Review the attached job description for Parent and Community Engagement Specialist.  Please pass this along to potential candidates. 

Submit résumés via email to roxanne_nice@dpsk12.org.

 Thank You,

Roxanne N. Nice

Director of Program Services

 

Denver Public Schools

Office of Community Engagement

900 Grant Street, Rm 710

Denver, CO 80203

Office (720) 839-2473

Fax (720) 424-8270

 

http://dpsamericorps.wordpress.com/

 

 

Proposed Job Title: Parent

Community

Engagement

Specialist

Date: November 28, 2012

FSLA Status: (To be completed by HR)

Exempt Nonexempt

Work Year: 235 Job Code: 7482

Department: Department of

Parent and Community Outreach Grade: # of Direct reports: Reports To: Manager of Program

Services

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential functions are routinely performed in:

General Office Setting Mechanical Setting Outdoors Other (Describe) community

Compliance to security and safety procedures, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.

POSITION OBJECTIVE – Describe general objectives. Include the purpose of the position, expected outcomes and results, and overview of areas of accountability.

Parent and Community Engagement Specialists (PCES) are central to supporting and strengthening the link

between community-based organizations, businesses, faith communities, philanthropic groups and schools.

PCES work in collaboration with school principals, AmeriCorps members and other relevant individuals/groups

to achieve measurable outcomes and meet district goals. PCES are broadly responsible for building positive

and meaningful relationships in school communities in accordance with goals outlined in the Denver Plan.

Building on the District’s Community Engagement theory of action, which combines key elements that will lead

to increased public ownership, support, and accountability for student achievement, Denver Public Schools

(DPS) has outlined the following district-wide goals:

1. Deepen and strengthen parent and family engagement classroom by classroom, school by school

2. Strengthen communication and foster regular dialogue and input from stakeholders to promote civic

engagement and ownership of public schools

3. Strengthen partnerships with non-profits, faith communities, neighborhoods, businesses, philanthropic

groups and others to provide services and resources to support DPS schools and students

4. Focus communication efforts to regularly engage and inform DPS students, families, and the

community of DPS strategies & initiatives

5. Leverage partnerships with the City of Denver and other government agencies

6. Forge formal partnerships and secure additional resources promoting college entry and success

The key role of PCES’ include creating and strengthen partnerships to provide services and resources to

support Denver Public Schools and its students; focus communication efforts to regularly engage and inform

students, families and the community of DPS strategies and initiatives; leverage partnerships with the City of

Denver and other government agencies; oversee AmeriCorps at school sites to increase student attendance

and parent engagement in schools and/or school communities by creating and implementing service projects.

Expected Outcomes and Results:

• Create opportunities to build positive relationships with students and DPS families by leveraging

partnerships with non-profits, faith communities, neighborhoods, businesses, philanthropic groups

• Increased opportunities for staff professional development and training

• Establish a culture of excellent customer service

• Increase student attendance at targeted school sites

• Increase student literary proficiency at targeted school sites

• Increase parent engagement in school classrooms

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Describe each of the basic functions and responsibilities of the job.

Co-supervise full-time AmeriCorps members at school sites

Assist in the day-to-day onsite coordination and supervision of activities for AmeriCorps members

Work with school officials to identify students to receive AmeriCorps daily attendance intervention

Assist with onsite coordination for the Power Lunch Reading Program, when applicable

Work collaboratively with Department Managers to collect data and information essential to supporting the

program evaluation

Maintain updated inventory of school and community partnerships

Serve as a member of the Collaborative School Committee (CSC) and School Leadership Team (SLT) at the

assigned school site

Work in conjunction with the school Principal to develop and manage school partnerships

Support the expansion of existing school partner efforts that are relevant and effective in advancing student

success

Leverage Department Collaborative Committees to meet goals. Parent and Community Engagement

Specialist serve on two Department committees. The Committees complete projects that assist multiple school

sites within the collaborative

Collaborate with appropriate school administrators and Principals at targeted schools to resolve parent

concerns that have not reached resolution or have escalated

Utilize HEAT to document parent issues that arise at targeted schools

Work in collaboration with the Parent Constituency Lead on best practices for addressing parent constituency

concerns

Refer parent concerns that have not reached resolution or have escalated to higher levels including, but not

limited to, the Superintendent’s office, the Board of Education or outside agencies to the Parent Constituency

Lead

Assist with onsite coordination at the Parent Leadership Institutes and Superintendent Parent Forums

Participate in professional development opportunities and attend training sessions

Attend regular staff meetings with the Director of Program Services and Department Managers to disseminate

information central to supporting and strengthening links between community organizations and schools

Adhere to District personnel rules and all policies and procedures established by the Office of Community

Engagement and AmeriCorps

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION – Include licensure and certification requirements, if applicable.

n/a

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Describe the minimum education and experience required for the job.

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or substantial relevant work experience

At least four years of experience in community work that entailed similar duties as those outlined above

Ability to lead team members on projects from beginning to completion

Experience in coalition-building essential

Able to perform well and multi-task in an interruption-driven environment

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

Excellent presentation and communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal

Proficient computer skills essential (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Data Management)

Valid Colorado driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Describe specific knowledge and qualifications required for the job.

The ideal candidate will have conflict resolution and mediation skills

Parent and Community Engagement Specialists will be housed in targeted schools and will perform duties

throughout neighborhood schools. They will supervise AmeriCorps members at the school site and will assist

in training members to perform program activities

This position will require flexibility with work hours in order to meet the schedule-related needs of parents,

including early mornings, evenings and weekends

This position requires significant travel to Denver Public Schools sites throughout the city

Bilingual proficiency in the English and Spanish language is desired

EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED – Include the equipment and vehicles used, if applicable.

Candidate must have daily access to a vehicle and possess a valid Colorado driver’s license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*This position works year round including summers

Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,500

Benefits: Yes

Six Month Provisional Period for Employment: Parent and Community Engagement Specialist (PCES)

positions are subject to a six-month provisional period of employment. Continued employment with the district,

beyond six-months, is subject to satisfactory completion of duties and job performance. Budget reductions or

depletion of program funds can result in the termination of employment with the district. Prioritizing staff

terminations and reductions in full-