JOB SUMMARY

Position is responsible for providing support to the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) by assisting the CNI Education Resource Specialist with the initiative’s goals of increasing the availability of educational programs, strengthening quality of early education programs, creating a continuum of enriched learning and support opportunities, and setting a clear school-to-career pathway by fostering college and career preparedness, particularly within the Ridley Place community. This position will perform a variety of functions to include, but not limited to, communicating and engaging with students, families, school personnel and partnering organizations regarding educational information and resources for children ranging from birth – 18 years, assisting with the coordination of youth programs, opportunities and resources, using SIS, or other designated systems to monitor student data and generate spreadsheets, and keeping monthly reports and records of meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED)

Must possess an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge skills, and abilities; Some experience in education or a related field preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Basic statistics. Ability to follow oral and written direction of a technical nature and work independently under moderate-minimal guidance and supervision. Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff and community stakeholders.
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1. Assist the CNI Education Resource Specialist with establishing and maintaining positive relationships with Ridley Place parents and children, CNI partners and other stakeholders.
2. Assist with monitoring student information in SIS, and generate spreadsheets for data analysis.
3. Assist with gathering resources available to the community, which may include, but is not limited to, information from Newport News Public Schools, Head Start, Smart Beginnings of the VA Peninsula, Newport News Parks and Recreation, and the Community Services Board.
4. Communicate with families, school personnel and partners by phone call, email, letter and by other means when necessary regarding educational needs, resources and opportunities.
5. Support the coordination and implementation of family and community engagement activities that build capacity for students and families, promote participation in available opportunities for children and foster positive youth development and academic achievement.
6. Keep accurate records to assist with the timely collection and reporting of data to school division leaders and department supervisors, as well as grant partners and evaluators
7. Maintains necessary records and reports ensuring confidentiality of students and their families.
8. Ensures compliance with School Board policies and procedures.
9. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
   (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)