Family Engagement Liaison

Full Time
Conroe, TX
$49,989 a year
Posted
Job description
JOB STATUS:
OPEN

POSTING DATE:
05/10/2023

CLOSING DATE:
05/23/2023 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:
041764

LOCATION:
Ford Elementary - 112

POSITION TITLE:
Family Engagement Liaison



JOB DESCRIPTION:


Provide support to families of students to ensure family engagement in the educational process and student success. Connect parents to community resources available for students. Provide in school support for students and family to navigate the educational system.



DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Serve as a liaison between the school and the families of the school.

  • Promote positive parenting throughout the school district and the school community by providing training for parents on strategies to promote student success.

  • Promote family welfare efforts by establishing contact with families and connecting them to available community, school, counseling, and literacy resources.

  • Provide information to parents concerning school district procedures and instructional programs in order to improve home-school communication.

  • Make personal contact with families to encourage family engagement, including home visits, if necessary.

  • Collaborate with school counselors, dropout prevention, and other instructional personnel to reduce grade level retention and ensure academic success.

  • Research, collect, organize and coordinate resource materials and activities to facilitate family engagement in their child’s education, under the direction of the principal.

  • Compile and maintain all required compliance documentation and program records (i.e. Title I documentation for parents, program evaluation, travel logs, and expense logs).

  • Coordinate and implement family engagement programs for the campus in collaboration with other campus staff.

  • Coordinate with community agencies to ensure families have information about local resources available.

  • Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

  • Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Regular attendance.

  • Other duties as assigned.


EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum two years of work in education or related fields with parents, students, and/or community agencies


QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Certification:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Fluency at a high level in English and Spanish
  • Knowledge and skill in casework methods
  • Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, families, and students
  • Awareness and ability to access community resources
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

CONTACT INFORMATION:


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, bending, and stooping. Frequent sitting and typing. Occasional district travel.



APPLY TO:


Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please.


GROUP / GRADE:
PK-4

SALARY:

Pay Grade: AE-1 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $49,989

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