PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position will serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and student issues in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and heath; provide related outreach, support and guidance services primarily through home and/or offsite visits meeting students and families where they are. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Build positive relationships with families and act as liaison with families in transition.
2. Provide resources and act as a link between families and community services; advocate for student needs.
3. Conduct home visits and make necessary connections with parents; set educational goals for each student with the collaboration of the parents.
4. Work and communicate with parents, staff and community agencies.
5. Organize parent activities and community collaborations that support the parental role as the principal educator of the child.
6. Collaboratively work with teachers, support staff, families and administration to best meet the needs of students.
7. Assist building teams in collaborative problem solving that supports students and families to engage in the school community.
8. Instruct individual students and families in a variety of learning activities, to include new student connections, anti-bullying prevention, social-emotional health and wellbeing, and student organizational skills.
9. Perform paperwork and administrative duties as necessary.
10. Work as a member of a school-based team coordinating a variety of services for students and families.
11. Assist students with a variety of issues including transportation, clothing, student life, and strengthening family connections.
12. Assist parents with implementation of school assigned programs and parenting skills.
13. Promote positive public relations when communicating with students, parents, social services agencies and the public.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
2. Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the building administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, parent, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.
• Will require shifts in work schedule and work site according to district needs up to and including evening and off-hours visitations.
• Will frequently deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on assignments.
• Requires ability to drive and the mobility to visit homes and community agencies.
• May be required to lift, move or carry students up to 100 pounds.
• May require restraint certification and ability to use restraint protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Degree or related experience in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, or similar field preferred.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Ability to be trained in Right Response restraint certification.
• Knowledge of community resources and family service agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
• Flexible; able to work independently in both the school and home setting with students and parents.
• Skills necessary to effectively teach behavior management, social skills, conflict management, and self-esteem to students in small groups.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Computer and record keeping skills.
• Required to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both English and Spanish.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical exemption.
• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Required to attend training for de-escalation procedures.
• May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Intervention Specialist on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule A
• Eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, 189 days per school year

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                                Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Liz Campeau, Director of HR                                      Libby Thompson, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street                                                    364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                              Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000                                                        (509) 527-3000

lcampeau@wwps.org                                                 lthompson@wwps.org