Elementary Student Advisor of Afghan Students
- Employer
- Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Location
- Central, AL
- Closing date
- Feb 2, 2025
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- Specialty
- Student & Scholar Services
- Position Type
- Adviser / Advisor
- Hours
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- College / University
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- Position Type:
Student Support Services - Date Posted:
12/20/2024 - Location:
Central Office - Date Available:
TBD - Closing Date:
Until Closed
FREDERICKSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Elementary Student Advisor of Afghan Students (with Dari and Pashto Proficiency)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for providing direct support and guidance to Afghan students at the elementary schools and contributing to the successful integration of identified Afghan families and their elementary students. This position will focus on building relationships with students/families, helping them interact and engage in school, setting goals for academic success and achievement, monitoring student progress, and developing meaningful connections between school and home. This individual should possess a passion for equity and inclusion for underserved and/or at-risk populations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student/Family Support
- Supports Afghan families and their elementary students to answer questions and provide support about FCPS procedures, enrollment, school protocol, school events and student success.
- Student advisors will help translate and interpret on site, when available to do so, to support the family and student with their needs.
- Assists parents/students when they navigate school processes and opportunities to engage in school and in their learning community.
- Will team with colleagues to develop and implement a summer program aimed at serving Afghan families and students with goals related to academic progress, social integration, community engagement and social-emotional development and wellness.
School and Staff Support
- Works with school administration, teachers, school counselors, social works and other staff to create a supportive and inclusive environment as we serve our Afghan students.
- Assists teachers and counselors to provide guidance and support to students regarding academic expectations, learning goals, personal development, social-emotional wellness, interpersonal relationships and challenges they may share.
- Advisors may provide small or large group meetings and support groups for Afghan students
EL Services Support
- Works collaboratively with school staff, administration and the CRC Specialist to review EL student information at the building levels to help ensure that data is accurate and up to date.
- Will assist Afghan students/families to understand the EL services, models of support and schedules to allow them to engage and ask for help, as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Student Programs.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12-month contract/260 days- this position is dependent on Grant funding that is expected for the 2024-25 school year some time in January 2025. (Specifics can be defined further by Human Resources, if needed)
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of instructional personnel.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Rebekah Wardlow, Administrative Assistant to HR, rwardlow@cityschools.com, 540-372-1130 (ext. 2601)
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