BRIDGEPORT, CA - SCHOOL LIAISON NF4
What you'd do
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major duties
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serves as the School Liaison and installation representative to assist military families with school-aged children in preK-12 on educational matters relating to public, private, and home schools, and to understand the local public school community, alternative educational opportunities, and information necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Facilitates the interaction between the schools and the military community to preclude or resolve problems related to education and logistical support. Provides assistance and support to coordinate and advise military parents of school-aged children on the local school community and in solving education-related challenges. Plans, develops, and manages the installation School Liaison Program. Serves as the Installation Commander's representative for issues involving local schools and their relationship to the local military community, which may include representing the command at meetings or school boards. Works in conjunction with the military chain of command; Child and Youth Program Managers; the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Coordinator; other service School Liaisons; and other organizations, programs, and/or offices (such as Impact Aid and Marine & Family Programs). Fosters partnerships between schools, families, military organizations, and the local community. Recommends systems, policy and procedural changes to school and installation personnel to improve the local school system and military connected children's education. Educates stakeholders and school staff on the social emotional and educational needs of military students and families. Assesses needs, coordinates with local school district administration, and serves as a focal point for gathering and disseminating information concerning the local schools. Conducts research and uses research data to simulate and solve problems, develop programs, and create reports. Demonstrates understanding of laws and policies, (state or Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) education codes, DoD, and Marine Corps regulations), and applies them in support of installation policies regarding education matters. Provides assistance that addresses the needs of transitioning children/youth, e.g. school in/out- processing protocol, local action plans to ease school transitions. Articulates School Liaison policies, procedures, and priorities; interprets implications for youth, parents, commanders, command staff, and school personnel; and outlines expected outcomes to measure success. Serves as the staff liaison to develop, coordinate, and integrate policies and programs to ensure educational needs support of military family members. Promotes improved community relations and provides oversight on educational needs support services for military families. Conducts and supports transition programming in partnership with local schools. Serves as intermediary between parents and school administrators. Assists parents in locating points of contact in the schools and makes appropriate referrals. Maintains resource materials to assist families in understanding policies and procedures of the local school systems and special needs support programs. Interprets guidance and policies as they pertain to family/family member education. Serves as subject matter expert to the chain of command on all matters relating to the education of school aged children Provides information and/or establishes programs to improve various aspects of transition from one school system to another due to housing availability (on or off installation) or permanent change of station. Analyzes demographic statistics. Prepares reports, information papers, fact sheets and studies as required. Prepares and presents briefings to the chain of command and appropriate installation personnel on school liaison issues. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Prepares internal office financial plans and related records and reports, and exercises authority on approved budget. Monitors programs on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS. Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the higher-level supervisor with regard to subordinate supervisors and employees in the office.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, in elementary, secondary or special education or administration. Knowledge and experience of educational theories, principles, practices and procedures of K-12 (primary and secondary) educational programs which may be obtained through graduate study or extended work experience in the field of education and four years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of education concepts, methods, practices, and higher level policies relating to education services and community support for schools supporting Marine Corps families OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Knowledge of public and defense school systems, programs, missions, and functions. Knowledge of the functions, processes, principles and practices of educational programs and how their function relates to application of criteria and concepts for child and youth services programs, and public school systems which vary from state-to- state and from school district to school district. Possess skill to coordinate with a variety of regulatory, enforcement and other agencies. Possess skill in providing recommendations to assist parents, school districts, and military leadership with developing policies and resolving issues. Pursuant with DoDI 1402.5. the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background check.
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