Parent Community Liaison

Overview

Primary

Purpose:

Foster student success by assisting parents with the benefits of cooperative home/school relations.

• Education/Certification
  :
  High school diploma or GED equivalent (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility)
• Bilingual preferred
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Work related experience

• Ability to speak clearly and articulately
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner
• Ability to make oral presentations and conduct training before a large audience
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources and how to effectively operate with this community framework
• Ability to work with people of all levels
• Multicultural awareness and sensitivity
• Must have driver’s license, liability insurance, and personal transportation
• Must be willing to work evenings or an occasional weekend when necessary

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

The Educators  Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The parent and community liaison fosters a positive school or organization morale through activities such as the following:

• Serve as the liaison between parents and the district Communications and Community Relations office.
• Serve as the liaison between the services provided by the school district, campuses, and services available in the community, region or state.
• Provide information to help students, parents and staff understand the various services provided by the Title 1 program and the district.
• Coordinate volunteer/adopter/mentor recognition on campus.

The parent and community liaison promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Consult with campus staff continually to execute a plan of action for students with greatest needs. (i.e., parent visits,attendance, etc.).
• Recruit volunteers and adopters from among the parents and patrons of the school to which assigned.
• Be knowledgeable and demonstrate progress toward completion of annual program goals.

The parent and community liaison promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Coordinate efforts with outside social service agencies to serve campus needs.
• Assist in informing parents of services available to their children as per the district and campus parent involvement plan.
• Assist parents with their volunteer services at school.
• Assist in planning and conducting activities/trainings at school for parents.

The parent and community liaison manages personnel effectively through activities such as the following:

• Assure the volunteers complete the appropriate forms for participation in the volunteer program and that volunteers are aware of and adhere to the rules of the program.
• Provide a job description and training as needed for volunteers, except in the case of mentors who are trained and supervised by the campus counselor.
• Provide volunteers with a list of campus rules and volunteer program guidelines.

The parent and community liaison manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

• Schedule and keep records of participation in parent involvement programs.
• Attend…