Job Description

ELECT Community Liaison/Reintegration Specialist
Starting Salary (without PDE Certification): $41,645

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree with a major in education, early childhood education, counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university Pennsylvania certification in teaching preferred.
2. Ability to work independently, to interact well with others, and to provide reports in a timely manner.
3. At least five (5) years' experience in a school system or with families and young children.
4. Program management skills.
5. Home visiting experience preferred.
6. Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel in addition to technology required for communication and meeting the expectations of the program.
7. Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).

9. Such additional modification or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure implementation of the ELECT model program as part of the Allentown School District.
2. Develop/maintain relationships with community organizations and leaders.
3. Demonstrate a personal commitment to the philosophy, vision and mission of the ELECT Program.
4. Monitor fidelity of ELECT Program in Allentown School District.
5. Oversee recruitment efforts or participation in centralized intake system.
6. Manage ELECT Program referrals.
7. Facilitate community donations to ELECT.
8. Manage ELECT expenses to ensure staying within grant guidelines.
9. Complete all necessary grant reports.
10. Ensure ELECT staff understand and use Parents As Teachers data management system.
11. Collaborate with administration, staff, students, families and volunteers.
12. Conduct monthly staff and Family Center Governing Board Meetings.
13. Ensure communication between ELECT and Family Center programs to avoid duplication of services.
14. Provide program resources to appropriate students, families and district staff.
15. Identify and collaborate with community resources and partners.
16. Perform duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and the District's code of conduct.
17. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the department supervisor.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.