Reports to: Principal Location: Futurus High School

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The liaison helps students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care enroll, attend, remain connected to school, and access services. The position coordinates with families, caregivers, schools, child welfare, and community partners; protects confidentiality and dignity; and supports district compliance with applicable requirements.

Required Qualifications:

● At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

● Meet Washington paraeducator employment requirements when assigned instructional intervention.

● Experience working effectively with children, youth, or families from varied backgrounds.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, be patient and empathetic, demonstrate awareness of self and others, and provide responsive customer service.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and in a team setting, and effectively problem-solve.

● Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, caregivers, and community partners.

● Sound judgment, organization, basic computer skills, and ability to use general office equipment.

● Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude.

● Ability to interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements and apply them appropriately within the assigned role.

● Ability to support implementation of the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Culture Code, including the belief that all students can succeed.

● Ability to support the principal in implementation of programs and priorities.

● Ability to obtain required food worker, first aid, CPR, paraeducator, and district training or credentials within established timelines.

● Ability to travel among schools and community locations; successful background clearances.

● Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

● A commitment to student-centered practices by upholding high expectations, fostering collaboration, and supporting the academic and personal success of all students.

● Promotion of an inclusive and respectful learning environment that values the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of every student while contributing positively to the school community and district mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Postsecondary study in education or human services.

● Experience with McKinney-Vento, foster care, enrollment, attendance, case coordination, K–12 schools, or Lewis County resources.

● Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Essential Functions:

McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Services

● Identify and support eligible students through outreach, referrals, family meetings, and coordination with schools and community partners; explain educational rights and assist with eligibility processes.

10/8/2026

● Help students enroll promptly, obtain records, attend regularly, and participate fully in instruction, activities, and support programs; address barriers involving transportation, fees, supplies, basic needs, and access to services.

● Coordinate school selection and school of origin processes, best interest determinations, transportation arrangements, and dispute or appeal procedures with the appropriate district and agency staff.

● Serve as district contact for students in foster care; coordinate with caregivers, DCYF, educational decision makers, school staff, and other districts on enrollment, placement changes, records transfer, services, and educational stability.

● Monitor attendance, mobility, academic progress, credits, and service access; work with school teams to arrange timely support for students, including unaccompanied youth and students approaching graduation.

● Connect families with school and community resources; maintain public notices, confidential case records, required data and reports; and provide staff consultation and training on identification, rights, and procedures.

Student Intervention Services

● Under certificated or administrative direction, provide individual or small group academic, attendance, behavior, or engagement support; implement assigned plans, collect progress data, and follow applicable IEP, Section 504, safety, and behavior plans within training and role.

General Professional Responsibilities

● Establish and maintain productive, positive, healthy relationships with students, staff, families, caregivers, and community partners.

● Communicate respectfully with students, families, staff, and partners; follow mandatory reporting, safety, confidentiality, and district procedures; document services, time, and activities accurately by assignment and funding source.

● Attend training as directed.

Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with district procedures, applicable law, bargaining agreements, and funding requirements.

Salary: $20.24 - $27.20 per hour, depending on qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work Schedule: 7.0 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the remainder of the 26-27 School Year.

Benefits: Paid holidays; sick days and personal leave days; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB; State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures: Anyone interested in this position should apply through EdJobsNW by completing the application and uploading a resume, cover letter, and three professional references AND submit a letter of interest to Josh Lowe, Edison Principal at jlowe@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Josh Lowe.

Centralia-McKinney Vento Liaison-Intervention Paraeducator(Futurus HS) Temporary 26-27