Parent Liaison - Roberto Clemente International School

Job Title

Parent Liaison

Title I Teacher, Principal of the school, Parent Coordinator, and Title I Administrators.

Various

Grant

Non-Exempt; 10 months; 35 hours per week; some weekend and evening hours required. This is a union, grant funded position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available. $20.97 per hour.

This class is accountable for providing parent outreach services that will benefit Title I students and their families for the District.

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of full-time employment or equivalent work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate’s degree.
• Must have residence in the school attendance area or familiarity with attendance concerns in the school area.
• Must be available during school hours and some evenings.
• Must be able to attend District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) meetings on state, regional and national levels if funds are available.
• Must implement at least five (5) parent information sessions.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License.
• Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in all aspects of the program.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures; knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students; knowledge of diverse backgrounds and how these characteristics affect student life and learning; knowledge of PBIS and SRBI; written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and social skills; ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment;
  
  ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families; ability to establish and maintain rapport with students; ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers; ability to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize multiple tasks; ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families;
  
  ability to problem‑solve; proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English and the target language; ethical practices for confidential communication about students; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and families and external stakeholders; ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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• Addresses or conveys parents’ questions and concerns to appropriate school staff for the purpose of supporting student success.
• Assists English language learning and other families in locating community resources to promote parent effectiveness and student achievement.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting students in completing their work activities.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of events and activities to promote parent involvement.
• Collects and disseminates information to parents and community agencies about events at the school.
• Coordinates assignments of tasks and training of volunteers.
• Encourages partnership between parents, school, and community.
• Interprets and provides information (e.g., school closures, locations, hours) to assist communication between English language learning families and school staff and to help families complete required forms.
• Maintains logs and data related to parental involvement.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g., immigration information, surveys, conference logs) to provide required information and documentation.
• Makes phone calls and home visits to parents who may need assistance.
• Participates in…