What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist - Preschool at Old Redmond Schoolhouse position at Lake Washington School District?
Position Type :
Equity and Family Engagement / Family Support Specialist
Date Posted : 1 / 7 / 2025
Location :
Old Redmond School House Description :
187 day working calendar
Hours Per Day : 2 hours a day or 10 hours a week total
Shift : 8 : 00 am- 4 : 00 pm are opening hours but flexible on hours within that shift
Location : Old Redmond Schoolhouse (within the Redmond Learning Community)
Position start date : ASAP
Hourly Rate : $36.92 per hour Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925.
Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here
Job Summary :
The job of Family Support Specialist is done for the purpose of providing quality, comprehensive child / family support services to preschoolers and their families; providing support, training and case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of their children and enhancing parents' role as the primary influence on their child's education and development and supporting parents in increasing their economic stability; determining eligibility for program, enrolling families in program, enlisting parental involvement in child educational programs; working with parents in identifying and achieving goals; accessing support services; creating training programs; and facilitating positive parent, school and student relationships.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
- AA degree in Human Services or Health with two years' experience in human service program, or serving low-income families preferred, OR a
- BA in related health or human services field plus one year experience working with families,OR a
- MA in human Services field or MSW.
May substitute with a degree in other areas plus two years related experience and willingness to complete three college - level courses specified by Head Start in the first year of employment. Qualified former Head Start parents receive preference.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
External and Internal Applicants : To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application
FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW
Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
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Salary : $37
