Field Officer

The Field Officer assumes a role dealing with a variety of groups and individuals in the school setting and in the community. The FO will support school teachers, coordinate with staff all the resources, collect data and reports from teachers and report to the project coordinator. The main focus is to enable the implementation of the project that will assess the early grade reading level in Lebanese public schools and improve teachers’ performance and students’ reading performance.   Specific Duties and Responsibilities 1- Working with teachers and other school staff: Involve teachers and other staff in their own school experience by instilling a sense of belonging and school pride. Explore with teachers and other staff factors contributing to success or failure of the program and of students. Collect data using objective evaluation tools developed by the program evaluation expert and program director. Enter data and report on teachers and other staff evaluation and students' performance to Project Manager. Discuss time management and program-requirements to ensure success.   2- Working with parents: Orient parents to school requirements, procedures and regulations for reintegration and thus students' retention. Advise parents in regards to the structure of the after school remedial program, their role in the schooling process of their children and school expectations of students on an academic level. Interact with parents and other community members in order to involve them in school events and develop a sense of belonging. Meet with parents on monthly basis and become a friendly information resource regarding issues of concern, (e.g. health concerns, behavioral, psychosocial…). Consult with parents on matters of concern and refer individuals to relevant agencies for needed services.   3- Working with Other Staff: Advocate for teachers and other staff with project coordinator. Assist project coordinator in communicating with teachers and supervisors on issues of professional performance and discipline. Aid project coordinator in communicating with community leaders. Assist teachers and other teaching and office staff in carrying out job functions when necessary.   Special skills: Communication skills, computer skills in particular excel, knowledgeable of the community they live in and its geography, troubleshooting, understanding log frame  and implementing work plans, prioritizing and working with groups and variety of people. Knowledgeable of the current education challenges and have a commitment to the CHILD.