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Maquoketa High School

Juvenile Liaison

2024-2025 School Year

Qualifications:

• BA in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work Preferred
• Knowledge of Juvenile Court law, procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of School District procedures and processes related to discipline and truancy
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations effectively.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders: Students, Parents, School Staff and Law Enforcement Personnel.
• Ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
• A thorough understanding of the unique needs of at-risk students.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for implementation of Juvenile court disposition orders and Informal Adjustments referred for supervision. Provide monthly reports to the Juvenile Court Services on individual progress.
• Coordinates services provided by various agencies to assigned juveniles and their families.
• Make home and community visits as needed to ensure compliance with school and probation programs.
• Provides direct supervision sufficient to maintain appropriate school behavior. This may include 1-1 supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, detention room and school grounds.
• Consults/Coordinates with school officials regarding student progress - behavior and academically.
• Provides delinquency prevention information regarding juvenile crime and consequences to students.
• Receives referrals from school officials regarding students with attendance problems. Investigates attendance referrals, including parent contacts and home visits when necessary. May include transporting students to/from the school as needed to ensure attendance.
• Provides short-term and on-going counseling services to students, small groups and families whose children are experiencing attendance and/or behavioral problems.
• Other duties as assigned which may include special programming during the summer months.

Preference will be given to the candidates who:

• Possess the best qualifications
• Present the strongest interview

Compensation: This position will match the teachers schedule of 187 days + 10 additional days at the beginning or end of the school year.

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Apply online at: www.maquoketaschools.org

Supt. Tara Notz

Maquoketa Community Schools

612 South Vermont

Maquoketa, IA 52060

EEO/AA

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