Educational Partner Liaison - Online Programs at Options For Youth - Los Angeles and San Gabriel County
About the Employer
Are you an educator seeking to positively impact students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring. Options for Youth is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For almost 30 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our Ideal Candidate Will: • Gather and review attendance data to identify excessively truant students. • Assess students with attendance issues, conduct home visits to evaluate the family environment, and monitor and update address changes for students. • Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant and develop individualized service plans to improve attendance. • Implement case management services (including individual counseling); monitor student/family progress; and make referrals to other professional staff members or community agencies as needed. • Serve as a liaison between assigned schools and such agencies as social services, court services, and the police department regarding student truancy. • Assist with implementing truancy prevention programs for assigned schools and recommend strategies to support and improve regular school attendance (i.e., incentives, peer groups, recognitions). • Work with the community to help students with job placement and internships. • Help coordinate enrollment and recruitment of students from neighborhood schools.
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements: • BA/BS Degree preferred • California 30-day Substitute permit preferred • Ability to remain composed, make sound decisions, and respond promptly in urgent or emergency situations •1 - 2 years of related experience
Requirements / Qualifications
You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements: • BA/BS Degree preferred • California 30-day Substitute permit preferred • Ability to remain composed, make sound decisions, and respond promptly in urgent or emergency situations •1 - 2 years of related experience