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McKinney-Vento Liaison
The McKinney-Vento Liaison is a professional position responsible for supporting the needs of students and families eligible under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The Liaison serves as a critical connection between home, school, and community to identify, address, and reduce barriers that impede the educational progress of McKinney-Vento students. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
Collaborate professionally with co-workers, students, families, and community partners.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters involving students and families.
Use technology effectively to complete required tasks and documentation.
Report to work as scheduled and exhibit reliable attendance.
Organize, prioritize, and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines and program needs.
Work independently with limited direction and follow complex written and oral instructions.
Communicate clearly, courteously, and tactfully—both orally and in writing—with staff, students, families, and community members.
Demonstrate strong time-management skills, initiative, sound judgment, and flexibility.
Possess familiarity with St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) programs, policies, and procedures.
Understand post-secondary education systems and the college admissions process.
Apply project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills to lead and support initiatives.
Demonstrate knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as an advocate for McKinney-Vento students and families by working collaboratively with community organizations and regional partners to coordinate support services.
Work with Pupil Personnel Workers to maintain the homeless student database and document services provided.
Collect, track, and analyze data for assessment, reporting, and monitoring purposes.
Maintain accurate casework documentation for use by school staff and external agencies.
Provide clear communication to district residents regarding services and resources available to families experiencing homelessness.
Ensure immediate enrollment of students identified as homeless and mediate enrollment disputes according to the McKinney-Vento Act.
Monitor the academic progress of homeless students throughout the school year to ensure full and equitable access to educational opportunities.
Coordinate and secure eligible educational services, including tutoring and academic support.
Inform families of available educational and related services and support their meaningful participation in their child's education.
Assist families in accessing transportation services and ensure they are aware of available options.
Disseminate required public notices of educational rights to locations serving homeless students.
Identify students experiencing homelessness through communication with school staff, home visits, phone calls, and coordination with community providers.
Maintain detailed records of interactions, living arrangement changes, and transportation needs for homeless students and families.
Provide training and professional development on McKinney-Vento requirements to district staff and affiliated personnel.
Order, distribute, and monitor the use of posters, brochures, and materials related to homelessness across district buildings.
Communicate identified needs of homeless students and families to school administrators.
Support the development and maintenance of the transitional resources website for homeless students and families.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public administration, or a related field; or
Four (4) years of experience in education, community development, or program management.
Worksite address
leonardtown, MD, 20650, US
Who can apply
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