School Improvement & Data Specialist

Title: School Improvement Support Liaison (General) (Bilingual) 

Department: Schools 

Reports To: School-Based Administrative Supervisor 

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the  country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000  students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and  communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as  diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? 

Job Summary 

Under the direction of the principal or designee the School Improvement Support Liaison,  assists all school personnel in connecting supports for students and their families, to ensure  academic achievement as outlined in the schools action plan. Works in the schools to assist in  the coordination of school improvement programs and activities for all members of the student  community. Assists in building community partnerships to provide supports outside of the school  to enhance the performance of students, and provide support to families. Serves as a member  of the School Advisory Council. This paraprofessional is a role model for students and  community and is expected to adhere to all School District policies and procedures.  

Essential Functions 

Both Specialties 

• Maintains all necessary records including, but not limited to daily activity logs.  • Serves as a member of the attendance team. 

• Assists in the completion of documents needed for the truancy prevention and  intervention processes. 

• Serves as a liaison between school and parents/guardians and community. • Collaborates with instructional staff, identifies topics for parent and student information  sessions concerning curriculum, interventions, and academic support activities. • Assists in the development of agendas, presentations, and professional development for  parent and student meetings, other specific groups, and committees related to school  improvement. 

• Works with individual students, or small groups of students. 

• Schedules and facilitates individual parent/guardian meetings at school or the parent’s  home as needed to address parent concerns and needs. 

• Tracks data to address the needs of students, and families. 

• Supports and advocates student and parent participation and attendance in extended  instructional and non-instructional opportunities. 

• Acts as a liaison for Supplemental Education Services (SES) for eligible students. • Responds appropriately to concerns and issues raised by parents, students and  community organizations.  

• Assists with the implementation of the policies and procedures of the School District,  Board of Education, and all grant mandates.

Minimum Requirements 

Both Specialties 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

• Three years of full-time, paid social services experience working in a school setting or with  children, parents, or community organizations. 

OR 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the  Office of Talent. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Both Specialties 

• Knowledge of:

• community resources, supplemental educational services and social service  agencies. 

• Ability to: 

• successfully work with children. 

• employ tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive and/or  confidential issues and hostile attitudes. 

• work effectively with parents/guardians and children from varying socio-economic  levels and cultural backgrounds to address their specific concerns.  

• effectively present information and respond to questions in various settings. o write routine reports and correspondence. 

• use a personal computer with regards to e-mail, internet browsers and word  processing and the ability to learn other necessary software. 

• read and interpret various documents, such as but not limited to, safety rules and  governmental regulations. 

• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

• establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Additional Requirements for the Bilingual Specialty 

• Ability to: 

• speak English and the required foreign language fluently. 

• read and write English and the required foreign language. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees  and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the  District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.