ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES

Bulletin: S-677-08 Date: May 21, 2008

The Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education announces a vacancy in the following position:

Family and Youth Services Assistant
12 Months – Grade 6 -- Base Hourly Rate $12.19
Department of Student Services

Pending 2008-2009 Budget Approval

Persons who are qualified and are interested in applying for this position should submit resumé. Position is open until a candidate is identified.

Please submit resumé & cover letter only:

Human Resources Department
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
2601 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204
Fax Number – 615/214-8650

Employment Standards:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Mental Health or other service areas. Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED; five (5) years experience providing service to children dealing with social/emotional issues or other related service areas may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree. Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and insured personal vehicle.

Provide ARB services to the schools; inform parents of the State Attendance Laws and violations of the law; work with parents, schools and Juvenile Court to successfully petition truant students and their parents to Court; work collaboratively with school staff, families, community agencies, Juvenile Court, DCS, MNPD and other Metro Government agencies; refer families to appropriate agencies for services and assistance in student achieving and maintaining compulsory attendance; assist in identifying personal factors contributing to student truancy and poor attendance. Available to work a flexible schedule including after school hours and week-ends.

Applicants are required to file a letter indicating interest in the above named vacancy along with a current resumé listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references, one of whom must be a current or past supervisor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in its hiring or employment practices or in admission to, access to or operation of its programs, services or activities.

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