AR CYSS Regional School Support Services Specialist (Des Moines, IA)

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The job responsibilities are as follows:

• Performs duties under the general direction of the School Support Program Manager and CYSS Program Manager.
  
• Serves as a regional School Support Services Specialist with responsibilities for coordination, operation, integration and oversight of Army Reserve school support services in geographic area of responsibility.
  
• Assist, consults and provides guidance to Army Reserve parents of school-aged children, Pre-K -12 on school systems (public, private, charter), home schooling, alternative educational opportunities; to understand the local school community and; other information and education matters related to academic success.
  
• Functions as an intermediary between parents/youth and school administrators and assess needs and services.
  
• Serves as the focal point for gathering and disseminating information on geographic region schools/school districts, school policies, to include but not limited to, absences for R&R and reintegration; promotions, state testing, graduation requirements, grading system, schedule, kindergarten age requirements, home school laws/policies; and Army (Active and Reserve) programs and services to support academic success, e.g., School Quest, Study Strong, In-state Tuition, scholarships, DODEA toolkits, youth sponsorship, Military Family Life Consultants, etc. to improve access to school transition information and services for geographically dispersed families.
  
• Applies knowledge to plan and implement cooperative actions among and between community resources, i.e., schools, SETS MOA Signatories, AR team members (CRCs, Family Program Directors, FRG Leaders, Command/staff), JSFAPs, installation School Liaison Services staff and Exceptional Family Member Manager and partner agencies (i.e., Military Child Education Coalition, Military Impacted Schools Association, Operation Military Kids, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, 4-H) and other education agencies to promote partnerships, application of SETS MOA guiding principles/best practices that support Army Reserve and geographically dispersed Families/children/youth and the ARFORGEN cycle. Coordinates with School Support Services Program Manager and regional AR FP and command staff to develop and deliver regional, local and/or state training on the unique academic challenges of military children, military and private organizations, and programs and services that support military school-age children/youth and the AR ARFORGEN cycle. Works collaboratively Operation Military Kids state/local teams as a team member and in the execution of OMK programs and services for Army Reserve Families, Soldiers, leaders and youth. Consults with Regional CYSS Specialist and School Support Services Specialist to implement/plan Army Reserve Teen Panels, Youth Leadership and Education (YLEAD) Summits and Enrichment Camps (AREC).
  
• Keeps abreast of national, state and local trends in program area through professional readings, research, professional training/conferences. Serves as a member of Army/Army Reserve committees, taskforces, and/or Interagency Process Action Teams, as required.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Support Services and/or CYSS Program Manager.

1. Five (5) years of experience in working collaboratively with schools, family support, child/youth programs to identify services for military families.

2. General knowledge of local/regional geographic area school systems, organization, and policies and procedures.

3. Knowledge of national education policies, the Army organization and structure and; programs and services in support of Army Reserve families and school-age children.

4. Evidence of the ability to plan, organize work and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and identify and implement solutions.

5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with large and small groups to include but not limited to briefings, small group facilitation, etc.

6. Experience planning and conducting training

7. Successful completion of ARFP orientation training A Master’s Degree preferred in Education or related field with experience.