DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a liaison between family, school, and community agencies
Conduct home visits and gather information to assess student’s needs relevant to the student’s educational, social, and physical development
Identify and report abuse and/or neglectful situations to appropriate agencies
Provide intervention services to students and their families during time of crisis and as needed
Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical, and emotional challenges and provide support to alleviate barriers
Consult with school personnel to identify problems affecting a student’s academic progress, behavior and personal well-being
Provide social, personal, and behavioral interventions to students
Coordinate activities with a variety of outside service agencies to provide referral information to students and their families
Plan, coordinate, and conduct in-service activities on intervention issues and techniques
Maintain, compile and report accurate records in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations
Assist with the gathering of disbursement of clothing, shoes, and hygiene items
May provide transportation, upon administrative approval, for student and/or family to receive services
Perform other related duties, as may be assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator