CAVA- McKinney Vento & Foster Specialist at CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES

Simi Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Data Tracking, Collaboration, Outreach Strategies, Community Resources, Documentation, Support Services, Proctoring, Training, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adaptability, Dependability, Job Knowledge

Industry

Education Management

Description

Application Deadline: Thursday, December 18th at 4pm ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS AND POSITION: The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) deliver online/virtual home based instruction to TK-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily & log attendance (entered by their parent/learning coach and verified by the teacher). The mission of California Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Summary: The MckInney Vento & Foster Specialist provides educational support and programs for homeless and foster youth to ensure full and equal opportunity and resources to succeed in school. HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION: Full time Employees work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm You are not allowed to have another job during contracted hours. Full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: McKinney Vento & Foster Specialist Reports To: Assistant Director, Engagement & Community, Lead MKV & Foster Specialist FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Compass Overview: Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual educators are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers and staff, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Stays current with laws, regulations, and policies that impact homeless students and foster youth and shares that information with the school community. * Gathers and tracks data related to school support for homeless/foster youth. * Assist school staff with the identification of homeless students and maintenance of documentation of housing status. * Ensure homeless/foster youth are enrolled promptly and have full and equal opportunity to succeed in school. * Collaborate with CAVA staff members to identify MKV/Foster students who are struggling with school engagement and develop strategies to provide the students with additional guidance and support. * Develop and maintain consistent outreach strategies to provide students and families with relevant support information. * Assist homeless youth and their families to identify sources for services or resources they may need through coordination with local social service and community organizations. Maintain knowledge of community resources and work collaboratively with community agencies who support homeless and foster families. * Ensure parents/guardians of homeless youth and unaccompanied youth are informed of their educational rights and related opportunities available to their children and provide meaningful opportunities for parents/guardians to participate in the education of their children. * Maintain detailed documentation on support provided to each student. * Coordinate with county-level organizations and local LEAs to collect and report information on services for eligible students. * Work with the Guidance Counselor team to provide information and support regarding programs or services for rising high school graduates. * Create and maintain information on the Compass website, Compass Live Binder, and the MKV/Foster Guidebook to inform our school community about MKV/FY support. * Aggregate community resource information for staff members. * Plan, organize, and coordinate staff development activities; including updates regarding legislation that impacts services for homeless and foster youth. * Attend meetings, conferences, and training to increase understanding and awareness of homeless education and foster youth resources. * Proctor state/federal test, in-person, as assigned. * Participate in school-wide activities, as assigned. * Other duties, as assigned. Requirements/Experience: * Must reside in the state of California. * Previous experience working with at-risk populations. Preferred experience working with homeless and/or foster youth. * Knowledgeable about the McKinney Vento Homeless Student Assistance Act. * Strong organizational skills. * Detail oriented. * Ability to balance and complete multiple projects accurately and on time. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). * Self-directed, but comfortable working as part of a team. * Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Suite. * Ability to attend virtual and in-person training, as needed. * Ability to travel to events, as needed. Certificates and Licenses: Bachelor’s Degree (desired) Competencies: Adaptability: Accepts criticism and feedback; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands; Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically. Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Takes responsibility for own actions. Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Uses resources effectively. Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner. Quality: Applies feedback to improve performance; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other types of database software. Experience moderating web meetings for small and large groups. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Restrictions on Time Off: Professional Development: No days off during assigned professional development days. Launch: No more than two days off per calendar week during fall and spring launch (August; January/February). Testing: No more than two consecutive days off during weeks of make-up testing (mid-May to the end of the school year). End of Year: Dates between June 10th and June 15th are approved based on completion of end-of-year tasks. * Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be approved during the above restricted dates The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Responsibilities

The McKinney Vento & Foster Specialist provides educational support and programs for homeless and foster youth, ensuring they have equal opportunities to succeed in school. This includes collaborating with staff, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with community organizations.