Creswell School District is seeking a Parent Group Facilitator for our Kids in Transition to School (KITS) Program at Creslane Elementary School.

Position open until filled. Applicant screening begins March 11th.

The KITS program will run from June 25-August 8 (T, W and Th) with

Mandatory staff training for new hires: June 19-21

Mandatory staff training for returning hires: June 21

Position Description

The Parent Group Facilitator will,

• Facilitate Parent Groups using the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) model and philosophy
• Conduct home visits, as necessary
• Attend weekly clinical meetings

Essential job tasks to be performed

• Lead weekly parent group meetings
• Facilitate attendance to groups through weekly reminder calls
• Maintain contact with site supervisor regarding family needs
• Conduct make-up sessions via home visits or phone calls when parents miss group
• Oversee documentation of weekly parent group including attendance
• Coordinate with site supervisor regarding attendance for school readiness groups and deliver weekly certificates to parents accordingly
• Attend weekly clinical meetings
• Attend other meetings as needed
• Other project related tasks as needed

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework appropriate to the position and at least 1 year related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience appropriate to the position
• Experience working with adults and children building rapport and demonstrating friendliness and respect for all participants
• Experience working in a team environment, requiring participatory decision making/cooperative interactions among employees
• Good working knowledge of personal computers; computer literacy
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Passage of finger-print based criminal history, verification of employment and education
• Preference will be given to candidates who meet job qualifications and who are willing to support both sessions

What is the KITS Program?

The KITS Program is a school readiness intervention developed at the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC). The program is designed to provide a boost to children’s literacy, self-regulation, and social skills just prior to kindergarten entry via a two-pronged program.

The school readiness groups are structured like a kindergarten class. The school readiness KITS group curriculum focuses on:

• Early literacy skills (e.g., letter names and sounds, concepts about print),
• Self-regulation (e.g., teacher preferred skills such as sitting still and raising hands), and
• Social skills (e.g., cooperation, sharing, recognizing others emotions)

A 12-session workshop for parents focuses on such topics as:

• Ways to increase early literacy skills at home,
• Preparing children for the transition to school by establishing routines,
• How to initiate home-school communication and school involvement, and
• How to encourage children’s positive behaviors at home and school.

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants shall submit an internal application through the TalentED Recruit and Hire portal.
Please contact Amy Aguero or Amy Halley with questions.

Creswell School District is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Creswell School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Breanna Manzone, 541-895-6002, bmanzone@creswell.k12.or.us.