• Job Description

  Req#: AFGHA005083

  Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

  LSF is looking for a talented ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Afghan School Impact Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

  Purpose and Impact:

  The Afghan School Impact Specialist will provide needed assistance to improve the educational achievement of Afghan English Language Learners in grades K-12 by increasing English language proficiency in all four domains and mastery of the same student achievement standards that all children are expected to meet, help them earn a standard high school diploma by meeting concordant scores in grades 9-12.

  Essential Functions:

  • Serves as facilitator for Afghan refugee students.
  • Determine eligibility by requesting the official documents that proof that the participant is eligible for the program.
  • Completes intake/assessment and all documentation for the client in the CMS and WEBRSDS systems.
  • Consults with schoolteachers in relation to lesson plan and curriculum presentation.
  • Consults with the supervisor to discuss issues relating to the client.
  • Participates in case staffing meetings as appropriate.
  • Explains and identifies possible resources for clients when appropriate.
  • Provide information to families or individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, effective resettlement, and ongoing stability.
  • Work in traditional schools and classrooms, in special education, bilingual education, and a variety of other settings.
  • Provide in-school support through “push-in” lessons for high school students, ESOL strategy training, professional development training and follow up.
  • Help prepare instructional materials for students, assist students with their classroom work, and supervise lunchrooms, hallways, and other areas around the school.
  • Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements. Regular and punctual attendance.

  Other Functions:

  • Cover classrooms and groups as needed.
  • Assist with training, duplication of materials, setting up, documenting.
  • Help maintain the physical property as needed or assigned.
  • Assist with building positive relations with family members, community members, and funding agencies.
  • Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate.
  • While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hand or hands.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

  Education:

  High school diploma or equivalent.

  Skills:

  • The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with a challenging student population.
  • Must be bilingual in English/Swahili or any other Congolese dialect.

  Principal Accountabilities:

  • Provides administrative and programmatic support to Teacher.
  • Team player with co-workers.
  • Accurate, complete and timely submission of paperwork.
  • Organized, complete and accurate program files.
  • Adherence to LSF personnel policies and procedures.

  Why work for LSF?

  LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

  Amazing benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Teladoc (24/7 access to doctors)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Long-term disability
  • Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Generous PTO policy
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement

  Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• About the company

  Lutheran Services Florida is a non-profit organization transforming lives by ensuring safe children, strong families and vibrant communities. LSF touches the lives of 1 in 50 Floridians every year through various services and programs state-wide.

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