A partnership dedicated to youth development, lifelong learning,
celebration of diversity and community engagement.
Job Title:
Family Liaison: Grades 3-5 COMPASS Academy
Qualifications:
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Valid Teaching Credentials in the State of Minnesota preferred
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Commitment to the mission, goals and philosophy of the Myers-Wilkins Community School
Collaborative
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Excellent organizational and communication skills
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Experience working with children in a school setting
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Ability to work with teachers, families and school administrators to develop effective learning
strategies for individual students
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
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Supervisory experience with good problem solving skills
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Demonstrated ability to organize events and programs
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Understanding and appreciation of diversity
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Commitment to, and experience with, high-needs families and youth
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Commitment to implementing research-based best practices in Academic Interventions, Youth
Development, and Family Involvement programs.
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Experience recruiting, training, supporting, and coordinating volunteers.
Duties:
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Recruit and register 35+ students for the 3rd-5th grade COMPASS cohort
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Meet regularly with parents and teachers of identified COMPASS students to develop, coordinate,
and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized academic/social support strategies.
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Develop Customized/Personalized Lesson Plans for each child enrolled in the COMPASS program
and coordinate with parents, tutors, mentors, and teachers to follow and evaluate the effectiveness of
the plan.
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Maintain and document regular communication with parents/guardians of 3rd -5th grade COMPASS
students regarding their children's progress in meeting established goals of their CLP/PLP
(Customized/Personalized Learning Plan)
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In partnership with other COMPASS staff, develop and lead daily academic skills-building,
enrichment, and life-skills lessons for students enrolled in the after-school and summer COMPASS
programs.
1027 North 8th Avenue East Duluth, MN 55805
218-336-8860 x8
A partnership dedicated to youth development, lifelong learning,
celebration of diversity and community engagement.
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Track and report statistical information and survey results necessary for evaluation of participants and
programs.
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Assist identified COMPASS students and families with accessing needed services to support their
academic growth.
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Maintain a database of the 3rd-5th grade students enrolled in after-school programming.
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In partnership with M-WCSC staff, provide training and support for EXCEL teachers, AmeriCorps
members, work-study students, and volunteers to ensure safe, effective, and well-coordinated
operation of the after-school and and summer OST programs.
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Participate in planning and implementing educational and cultural family events sponsored by MWCSC member organizations.
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Participate in M-WCSC, All-School staff meetings, grade-level meetings, and others as required and
necessary to ensure a high level of collaboration in serving 3rd-5th grade COMPASS students.
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Provide program-specific training, support, and team-building for work-study students and volunteers
associated with the after-school programs.
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Serve as the food manager for after-school and family night programming; coordinating snack and
family event meal preparation, distribution, and clean-up. Serve Safe training will be provided.
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Support safe dismissal and transportation home from COMPASS program through check-out
procedures, walking students home, and accompanying them on the bus as needed.
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Serve as the Imagination Station Coordinator during the summer months.
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Other duties as assigned.
Hours: This is a 12-month, 40 hour/week, grant funded position. Continuation of employment is
dependent on funding. Compensation: $13.94/hr. plus benefits
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, religious belief, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other protected classification.
Please email jen.eddy13@gmail.com to submit your cover letter and resume.
Call 218-336-8860 x8 with questions.
Deadline for submitting cover letter and resume is Wednesday, August 12th
1027 North 8th Avenue East Duluth, MN 55805
218-336-8860 x8