Family Engagement Liaison - Title Funded (2026-2027 SY), Wesley Lakes Elementary

Position Title: Title I Family Engagement Liaison

Division: Family & Student Support Services/Title I

Reports To: Title I Family Engagement Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: SS3-3

Work Days: 190

Essential Duties:

• Manage space and operations of the school''s Parent Resource Center; greet and assist parents.
• Develop and maintain a Parent Resource library and provide training for parents in the use of materials.
• Assist parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, ESSA, reports cards, compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights & Responsibilities, and school improvement.
• Calculate and maintain accurate data of family engagement documents, input summary reports, and evaluation summaries.
• Submit all required Title I documentation to the comprehensive database for Title I am monitoring by the posted deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain records acquired by Federal Programs and the Georgia Department of Education Family-School Partnerships.
• Assist in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school''s Parent and Family Engagement Program, Plan, and School-Family Compact.
• Coordinate academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times.
• Maintain consistent communication with all parents, families, and school staff regarding family engagement and partnering in the student''s education and achievement.
• Create, acquire, and maintain meeting documentation to include invitations, attendance records, agendas, presentations, notes or minutes if applicable, and meeting evaluations.
• Conduct professional learning sessions with staff to build their capacity to effectively communicate and partner with parents in their child''s education; may facilitate as assigned by the principal or designate to another.
• Maintain consistent communication with all parents, families, and school staff regarding family engagement and partnering in their student''s education and achievement via multiple methods (ex. school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website).
• Regularly navigate the GaDOE Family-School Partnerships webpage to stay abreast of State compliance and training webinars.
• Organize and facilitate education and training opportunities, meetings, and activities for parents to engage in their student''s education.
• Assist in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent and Family Engagement budget (1%).
• Provide orientation for all parents new to the school.
• Organize volunteer program; recruit and provide continuous training for volunteers.
• Manage family engagement surveys and annual evaluations of workshops, meetings, and overall program.
• Work closely with school administration and leadership to develop a calendar of events for the school community to build parent and staff capacity.
• Work with parents, families, and school staff to jointly develop and annually revise the School Parent and Family Engagement Plan and the School-Parent Compact.
• Serve as liaison between the local school and the Federal Programs Department and the Parent Engagement Specialist.
• Participate in teacher conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards, as needed/requested.
• Assist parents in accessing community resources through the School Social Worker or community agencies.
• Develop partnerships with other social agencies.
• Serve as a partner or resource to the PTA or other parent organizations, as needed/requested.
• Establish and meet regularly with school council or committee, as needed/requested.
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with Federal, State, and local programs, community Pre-Ks, in-house Pre-K, and feeder schools to coordinate and conduct activities to assist families with transition.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
• Experience working with Title I programs, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of federal programs, specifically Title I, preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, preferred.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.