PT School-Based Liaison, TPSN

Temple University’s College of education is searching for a Part Time School Based Liaison, Temple Partnership Schools Network.

Salary Grade: T24

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position Summary:

The Temple Partnership Schools Network (TPSN) at the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) advances educational equity and community well-being by supporting cradle-to-career pathways through long-term, place-based partnerships grounded in a collective impact framework. We bring together schools, families, community partners and Temple University to co-create the conditions that support development, learning and opportunity-and to generate knowledge that improves practice, informs policy and drives systems change.

The part-time, TPSN School-Based Liaison serves as a critical link between a partnership school, its neighboring community and the College of Education and Human Development. This person will identify existing school- and community-based assets and communicate the needs of the school and its families to CEHD. They will explore opportunities for collaboration and support the coordination of CEHD and university resources that will benefit the school and its educators, students, families, and community members. Position requires background clearances for working with minors: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI Background Check + TB test.

Education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience working in urban educational settings.

Preferred:

• 5+ years preferred years’ experience working in urban educational settings.

• Experience as a PK-12 classroom teacher in an urban setting

• Experience managing, leading, and/or providing professional development to adults

• Experience as a faculty or staff member in a higher education setting

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with creative and positive energy for working collaboratively with students and educators.

• Ability to work collaboratively

This position does require a background check and PA Child Abuse Clearances.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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