Parent Liaison - Perkerson Elementary School

2026
-2027 PARENT LIAISON - PERKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Position Type: SCHOOL SUPPORT (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)/ PARENT LIAISON
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Perkerson Elementary School

Atlanta Public Schools is looking for a self-motivated Parent Liaison that works to establish communication, relationships and maintain mutual understanding among school, community and home in an in-person and/or virtual environment. They provide support to Atlanta Public Schools Title I, Part A schools by implementing policies & coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement and ensure compliance with federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines.

The role of the Parent Liaison is part of a comprehensive system effort to increase the Academic Achievement of students and to encourage families to support schools and to lower existing barriers to parental/family participation.
This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

• EDUCATION:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
  • Clearance Certificate required.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years of school district and/or community experience preferred.

• Knowledge of resources available to both the school and community
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with district personnel, schools, the community and families
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and virtual learning environments
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills
• Flexible and can de-escalate potentially controversial situations
• Can work independently and in a team setting
• Attention to detail and organized
• Speaking and reading a second language preferred

• The Parent Liaison works to establish communication, relationships and maintain mutual understanding among school, community and home in an in-person and/or virtual environment.
• Assists parents with understanding Title I Part A, ESEA, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights & Responsibilities, school improvement and Flexible Learning Program.
• Assists school with securing important documentation from parents (i.e., school compacts and parent surveys).
• Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times.
• Coordinates volunteer program with continuous recruitment and training for volunteers.
• Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child.
• Develops and maintains a Parent Resource Center, library or corner within the school.
• Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee in-person and/or in a virtual environment.
• Plans and coordinates monthly or bi-monthly academic focused parent workshops with the assistance of the Family Engagement Specialist and local school Parent Advisory Committee.
• Provides information to parents that include educational opportunities and resources in their areas and applicable local and state policies that will influence their education system.
• Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent checkout and provides training for parents in the use of materials.
• Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media.
• Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement.
• Communicates important school related and Title I updates and news with parents via school newsletter, Parent Center newsletter, and/or the district website.
• Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written…