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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIAISON
CENTRAL AND WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Grades PreK-5)
WAMEGO USD 320
USD 320- the Wamego Public School system- is accepting applications for a Family and Community Resource Liaison to serve the families of Central and West Elementary Schools- beginning 2025-2026 school year.
Job Description
The job of Family and Community Resource Liaison is established for the purpose/s of:
Reports to The Principals of the Central and West Elementary Schools
Essential Functions
Skills- Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single- technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math- including calculations using fractions- percents- and/or ratios; read technical information- compose a variety of documents- and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; and age appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities- meetings- and/or events; gather- collate- and/or classify data; and use basic- job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific- job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading- guiding- and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job`s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job`s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting- carrying- pushing- and/or pulling; some stooping- kneeling- crouching- and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting- 10% walking- and 10% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience
Job related experience is preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in a job related area; Social Work preferred.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
None Specified Bachelor's Degree in Social Work preferred
Continuing Educ./Training
None Specified
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Other Requirements
Successful Background Check (may include fingerprints); Kansas Certification of Health
Starting Salary
Commensurate with experience & training
How To Apply
Persons interested in applying for this position- must submit the following information on our online application site- https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire
If you have questions concerning the application process- please contact Courtney Carpenter at 785-456-7643 or carpenterc@usd320.com
https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=897
Benefits Information
NA
Salary Information
NA
Employer Information
Wamego USD 320 is a progressive school district committed to working cooperatively with families and community to educate students to be responsible, problem-solving citizens who produce quality work in their individual pursuit of excellence. We accomplish this by offering relevant, academically challenging and diverse learning experiences. We are passionate about kids! Our four schools ensure that we have the best teachers using high impact teaching strategies to engage students in all tiers of learning. We use the latest core curriculum resources to deliver Tier 1 core instruction to ALL students. Our facilities are some of the best in the state and many of our students are competing at the state level in activities and athletics
The Wamego school district serves the needs of approximately 1,675 students in two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Enrollment has increased approximately 13% over the past 10 years. USD 320 is the sponsoring district for the Wamego Special Services Cooperative, which serves the needs of our students as well as those in two neighboring school districts. There are approximately 185 certified staff and 265 classified staff.
Our teachers enjoy many benefits including an attractive salary schedule, a number of fringe benefits, generous sick leave (including a sick leave pool), small class sizes, a teacher mentoring program, and an excellent professional development program. Special incentives for teachers interested in earning their National Board certification are detailed in the district`s negotiated agreement and include a $2,000 annual bonus upon successful completion of the program.
USD 320 Innovative Teaching Techniques & Programs
Located at the intersection of Kansas Highway 99 and US Highway 24, just 13 miles east of Manhattan and 40 miles west of Topeka, Wamego offers friendly small town living with quick access to city convenience. A multitude of recreational options are available in Wamego; Wamego City Park which includes train rides for children, a playground, fishing pond, and public tennis, basketball and pickleball courts; an Aquatic Center with both indoor and outdoor pools as well as a spray park; a recreation complex which includes four baseball/softball diamonds, two soccer fields, six tennis courts, a walking trail, and an active recreation program for youth and adults. The Wamego Country Club has a beautiful 18-hole golf course that serves as the site for the State 4A and 1/2A Cross Country championship meets. The city is also home to the Oz Museum and the Columbian Theater, which provides for numerous theatrical performances throughout the year. Nearby federal reservoirs and state lakes offer excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, as well.
The City of Wamego is well known for its many festivals and celebrations such as Oztoberfest, the Tulip Festival, and Celebrate Freedom, which is a week-long celebration of July 4th with a carnival, parade, Antique Car Show, and the #1 ranked fireworks show in Kansas
For those with fervor for learning, the Wamego Public library offers a multitude of volumes and periodicals, in addition to audio books, videos, microfilm and Internet access. Adult education classes are offered in Wamego through Highland Community College, and nearby at Kansas State, Washburn, and Emporia State Universities. Wamego is immersed in history with sites including Kansas†only authentic stone Dutch Mill, the Oregon Trail, the home of Walter P. Chrysler, the Oz Museum and the Columbian Theatre. The Columbian Theatre is a unique experience for people in love with the arts. People from all across northeast Kansas come to Wamego to attend the theatre`s productions of plays and musicals.
Citizens of Wamego are well protected and cared for with a city hospital and medical clinic, the Stormont Vail Medical Clinic, city police, fire, and EMS departments. Due to our proximity to Manhattan and Topeka, quality medical specialists are easily accessible at three nearby health care centers, should the need arise.
We encourage you to visit our web site at www.usd320.com for further information about our school district. Complete application instructions may be found under the Human Resources button. We also welcome you to call our district office at 785-456-7643 with any questions you may have.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIAISON
CENTRAL AND WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Grades PreK-5)
WAMEGO USD 320
USD 320- the Wamego Public School system- is accepting applications for a Family and Community Resource Liaison to serve the families of Central and West Elementary Schools- beginning 2025-2026 school year.
Job Description
The job of Family and Community Resource Liaison is established for the purpose/s of:
- providing information on the availability of programs/services to students and families as well as school and/or district activities and procedures;
- referring families to other agencies; and-
- fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school.
- Assists building principal with assigned tasks/duties- including- but not limited to the support of students exhibiting behavior challenges and/or disciplinary concerns.
Reports to The Principals of the Central and West Elementary Schools
Essential Functions
- Assists in coordinating with community leaders and organizations (e.g. businesses- landlords- shelters- law enforcement- etc.) for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities to assist families.
- Assists students- staff- teachers- counselors- parents and community members (e.g. applications for services- transporting parents/students- interpreting technical information- etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services required by parents or teachers.
- Attends IEP meetings as requested for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to ensure student's academic progress.
- Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. testing- attendance and homework issues- available programs/services- completing paperwork- etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.
- Confers with teachers- parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing student objectives.
- Coordinates program assigned activities and components (e.g. home visits- parent meetings- parent/volunteer involvement programs- community involvement processes- etc.) for the purpose of gaining information enhancing student achievement and/or discussing needs and problems involving students and their families.
- Provide support and referrals for identified at-risk students to ensure student progress and ongoing involvement of family members in the educational process.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents- files- lists- and records (e.g. student database system- activity logs- phone logs- community resources- Parent Resource Library- ABT Library- etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities- providing up-to-date reference and audit trail and/or ensuring the availability of items for loan.
- Manages assigned program specific grants for the purpose of ensuring that assigned programs maintain grant funding and complying with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Participates in a variety of presentations- meetings- workshops and committees (e.g. District- State- ESL Inservices- etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with current professional program regulations.
- Prepares a variety of documents- reports and written materials (e.g. registrations- homeless lists- activity logs- phone logs- etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents- staff; providing written support- developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
- Refers students and their families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies- medical professionals- counselors- foundations- charities- etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the need of students and families are met.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. parents- students- teachers- staff- outside agencies- etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
- Other duties within the scope of this position as may be assigned by the Building Principal(s) and/or the Supt. of Schools
Skills- Knowledge And Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single- technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math- including calculations using fractions- percents- and/or ratios; read technical information- compose a variety of documents- and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; and age appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities- meetings- and/or events; gather- collate- and/or classify data; and use basic- job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific- job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading- guiding- and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job`s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job`s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting- carrying- pushing- and/or pulling; some stooping- kneeling- crouching- and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting- 10% walking- and 10% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience
Job related experience is preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in a job related area; Social Work preferred.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
None Specified Bachelor's Degree in Social Work preferred
Continuing Educ./Training
None Specified
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Other Requirements
Successful Background Check (may include fingerprints); Kansas Certification of Health
Starting Salary
Commensurate with experience & training
How To Apply
Persons interested in applying for this position- must submit the following information on our online application site- https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire
- A completed online application form. The application form is available on the USD 320 web site at http://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs or at https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire The application on the Kansas Education Employment Board does not replace the USD 320 application.
- A resume. Scan all the pages of your résumé as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. We will only accept resumes attached to the online application.
- Current letters of reference. Scan your reference letters as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. For the application process- we will only accept reference letters attached to the online application.
- Unofficial transcripts for all college coursework. Scan all of your transcripts as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us official/unofficial transcripts to our district office. For the application process- we will only accept transcripts attached to the online application.
- A copy of appropriate certification when available. Scan your certification and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us an unofficial certification to our district office. For the application process- we will only accept certifications attached to the online application.
If you have questions concerning the application process- please contact Courtney Carpenter at 785-456-7643 or carpenterc@usd320.com
https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=897
Benefits Information
NA
Salary Information
NA
Employer Information
Wamego USD 320 is a progressive school district committed to working cooperatively with families and community to educate students to be responsible, problem-solving citizens who produce quality work in their individual pursuit of excellence. We accomplish this by offering relevant, academically challenging and diverse learning experiences. We are passionate about kids! Our four schools ensure that we have the best teachers using high impact teaching strategies to engage students in all tiers of learning. We use the latest core curriculum resources to deliver Tier 1 core instruction to ALL students. Our facilities are some of the best in the state and many of our students are competing at the state level in activities and athletics
The Wamego school district serves the needs of approximately 1,675 students in two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Enrollment has increased approximately 13% over the past 10 years. USD 320 is the sponsoring district for the Wamego Special Services Cooperative, which serves the needs of our students as well as those in two neighboring school districts. There are approximately 185 certified staff and 265 classified staff.
Our teachers enjoy many benefits including an attractive salary schedule, a number of fringe benefits, generous sick leave (including a sick leave pool), small class sizes, a teacher mentoring program, and an excellent professional development program. Special incentives for teachers interested in earning their National Board certification are detailed in the district`s negotiated agreement and include a $2,000 annual bonus upon successful completion of the program.
USD 320 Innovative Teaching Techniques & Programs
- District-wide implementation of Kansas TASN MTSS, KAGAN Cooperative Learning, and professional learning communities
- Advanced Placement courses are offered at the high school
- Community Mentoring Program at the high school
- Parents as Teachers Program
- Extensive vocational programs offered at the middle school and high school
- One to One Technology devices for all students
- Central Elementary (PreK-2) renovated in 2011
- West Elementary (3-5) renovated in 2005
- Wamego Middle School renovated in 2018 (including a new Science wing)
- Wamego High School renovated in 2005
- Health & Performance Center added in 2019
- Sports Complex with turf field, new track, press box, medical center, and new locker rooms added in 2019
- Technology Center
- Educational partnership with Highland Community College & Manhattan Area Technical College, providing concurrent college credit courses during the school day
- State-of-the-Art District Kitchen added in 2018
- Kansas Honor Flight
Located at the intersection of Kansas Highway 99 and US Highway 24, just 13 miles east of Manhattan and 40 miles west of Topeka, Wamego offers friendly small town living with quick access to city convenience. A multitude of recreational options are available in Wamego; Wamego City Park which includes train rides for children, a playground, fishing pond, and public tennis, basketball and pickleball courts; an Aquatic Center with both indoor and outdoor pools as well as a spray park; a recreation complex which includes four baseball/softball diamonds, two soccer fields, six tennis courts, a walking trail, and an active recreation program for youth and adults. The Wamego Country Club has a beautiful 18-hole golf course that serves as the site for the State 4A and 1/2A Cross Country championship meets. The city is also home to the Oz Museum and the Columbian Theater, which provides for numerous theatrical performances throughout the year. Nearby federal reservoirs and state lakes offer excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, as well.
The City of Wamego is well known for its many festivals and celebrations such as Oztoberfest, the Tulip Festival, and Celebrate Freedom, which is a week-long celebration of July 4th with a carnival, parade, Antique Car Show, and the #1 ranked fireworks show in Kansas
For those with fervor for learning, the Wamego Public library offers a multitude of volumes and periodicals, in addition to audio books, videos, microfilm and Internet access. Adult education classes are offered in Wamego through Highland Community College, and nearby at Kansas State, Washburn, and Emporia State Universities. Wamego is immersed in history with sites including Kansas†only authentic stone Dutch Mill, the Oregon Trail, the home of Walter P. Chrysler, the Oz Museum and the Columbian Theatre. The Columbian Theatre is a unique experience for people in love with the arts. People from all across northeast Kansas come to Wamego to attend the theatre`s productions of plays and musicals.
Citizens of Wamego are well protected and cared for with a city hospital and medical clinic, the Stormont Vail Medical Clinic, city police, fire, and EMS departments. Due to our proximity to Manhattan and Topeka, quality medical specialists are easily accessible at three nearby health care centers, should the need arise.
We encourage you to visit our web site at www.usd320.com for further information about our school district. Complete application instructions may be found under the Human Resources button. We also welcome you to call our district office at 785-456-7643 with any questions you may have.
Salary : $2,000
