Coordinator - McKinney-Vento Services

Reports To: Executive Director of Federal Programs & External Funding

Duty Days: 238

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I04

Date Revised: 06/2024

Funding Source: Grant Funded

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, guidance/counseling or related field

Bilingual preferred

Successful work experience in a school or social work setting

Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Excellent telephone and public relations skills

Flexible in work situation

Expertise in office machines including computer skills: word processing, data base and graphics

Knowledgeable about Title I and McKinney-Vento laws

Ability to conduct staff development and community education regarding homelessness

Ability to organize and accurately maintain confidential student information and data

Primary Purpose

Serve as a parent liaison, promote quality service delivery for homeless and at-risk students; as well as provide leadership to campuses to increase program effectiveness and parental involvement. Coordinate and collaborate with district and campus personnel to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies, regulations, guidelines, and statutes.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the district’s Homeless Liaison to develop and implement a data-driven plan to support identification and enrollment of students experiencing homelessness.
• Possess and stay current with knowledge of all applicable state and/or federal statutes and guidelines governing programs for homeless students.
• Provide technical assistance and professional development to social workers and counselors to ensure compliance with McKinney-Vento regulations and to coordinate services for students experiencing homelessness.
• Regularly hold staffing meetings with campus counselors and administrators to monitor student attendance and academic performance of students experiencing homelessness.
• Develop and implement a data-driven plan to support wraparound services, academic engagement, and enrichment activities for students experiencing homelessness.
• Address learning loss of students experiencing homelessness by coordinating dropout recovery activities, providing early academic interventions, and ongoing academic progress monitoring.
• Address learning loss of students experiencing homelessness by coordinating summer learning program activities, providing support for dual credit programs, credit recovery and/or acceleration programs.
• Address learning loss of students experiencing homelessness by tracking student attendance and improving student engagement.
• Address learning loss of students experiencing homelessness by tracking student grades and credit accrual to ensure on-time promotion and graduation.
• Address learning loss of student experiencing homelessness by providing academic and community wraparound support and assistance which could be provided in collaboration with or through community-based organizations (CBOs) (e.g., academic support, basic need referrals, trauma-informed care, mental health services, etc.)
• Work in collaboration with the Title I Specialists to support Title I programs across the district.
• Support and train campus staff on required documentation for the McKinney-Vento program.
• Develop and provide parent training in how to assist/work with their children on academic concepts.
• Strive to increase two-way communication with parents and students experiencing homelessness.
• Review student transcripts and progress towards graduation to facilitate collaborative meetings with campus administrators and district.
• Manage GOF and grant budgets for assigned areas.
• Assist in the completion of the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth program grant application and compliance reports.
• Review and maintain paperwork including, but not limited to: Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Timesheets, Compliance Documentation.
• Monitor grant funded fixed assets and coordinate with the Fixed Assets Department to track all fixed assets for end of year audits.
• Monitor continuously grant budgets and expenditures to ensure project goals and targets are met.
• Ensure the integrity of data required for McKinney-Vento related grant reports.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Federal Programs & External Funding.
  
  

Equipment Used

Personal computer, typewriter, printer, copier, calculator, fax machine, laminator, and poster maker.

Working Conditions

Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer. Moderate (15-44 pounds) lifting and carrying. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent district travel, maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.