Liaison, Parent and Family Engagement (Part Time)

POSITION: Title I Parent and Family Engagement Liaison

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 187

PAY GRADE: Instructional PG-3

DIVISION: Academics

DEPARTMENT: Learning, Leading, and Innovation

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Experience on a Title I Campus Preferred

Position Function/Purpose

bridge the gap between home and school by providing parents with the information and support they need to ensure their child's academic and social success. connect the home and school in a positive, respectful and welcoming manner through meaningful, thoughtful and culturally appropriate communications and activities.

Major Responsibilities

1. Serve as liaison between school and home by encouraging participation in school activities such as parenting classes and informational sessions

2. Facilitate and foster a positive relationship between home and school through planned activities and communication

3. make personal contacts with parents and families through various means such as one on one contact, emails, flyers, newsletters, and home visits

4. organize materials and activities needed for parental and family engagement activities

5. survey parents to determine needs at the beginning of the school year

6. assess the effectiveness of the program at least annually through surveys and participation documentation

7. Develop and implement parental involvement programs and activities

8. communicate the campus title 1 program to parents annually

9. provide tips strategies and ideas to staff and parents to improve parent and family engagement

10. engage parents to become full partners with the school by utilizing best practices from multiple sources that encourage parents and families to participate in a partnership between the school and the home

11. develop correspondence such as calendars and newsletters to inform parents of school events such as parent/teacher conferences, as well as parent and family engagement events

12. provide educational programs that strengthen parenting skills and help parents to provide educational assistance to their children.

13. assist campus leadership in developing and providing to parents and campus staff, the campus parent and family engagement policy

14. assist campus leadership in developing and providing to parents and staff, the parent and family compact

Supervisory Responsibilities

none

Qualification Requirements

experience in public speaking and communication

ability to plan, organize, and implement activities and events

reflect the school's demographics

be tolerant of culturally diverse populations

ability to read and write English and Spanish (preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job.

1. Eye strain

2. Standing

3. Reaching above shoulders

4. Kneeling

5. Bending

6. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

7. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

1. Computer

2. Copy Machine

3. Fax Machine

4. Document imaging machine/scanner

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.