2026-27 McKinney Vento Family Advocate-Lincoln Middle School
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Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Lincoln Middle School. Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
Pay Range: $24.16-$27.06/hour, based on qualifications and experience*
*These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 195
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
SUMMARY: Responsible for promoting academic achievement for all students at a specific site(s) who qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act by serving as a liaison between families, schools, and the community. Facilitate positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and student engagement program to support students’ social and academic success. Services for students are flexible and varied based on need and include community resource referrals. This can include intensive case-management work to support families and students in need. Work to remove all unique barriers for students experiencing homelessness with emphasis on enrollment, attendance, and school success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assume McKinney-Vento contact duties or share McKinney-Vento contact duties if assigned to multiple sites. This includes identification, case-management, support, and monitoring outcomes for families and students. Work to build a team at the school and help the school team provide a welcoming environment for families, ensure educational rights, and remove barriers. Work closely with site’s LCE Family Liaison to engage parents and foster a site Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP) team.
- Work with site FSCP team, students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress towards advancement and graduation. Connect families and students to teachers, counselors, administration, and other school staff as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships between students, families, school, feeder McKinney contacts, and district and community resources, including providing appropriate information and referrals for families and students in need of assistance. This includes working closely with the McKinney-Vento site contact (where applicable), the McKinney-Vento district advocate, and the McKinney-Vento Program Specialist.
- Support facilitation of ongoing staff development training at the site(s) to define and review the McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Act and how it applies to their site(s).
- Attend McKinney meetings and attend professional development sessions related to role.
- Complete all LCE paperwork, data, and reconciliation documents in a timely manner.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field preferred
- Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach program required; experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
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