Family and Community Engagement Liaison

Family and Community Engagement Liaison – Bakersfield City School District

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is seeking a dedicated Family and Community Engagement Liaison to strengthen relationships between families, schools, and the community. This role focuses on engaging parents, promoting home‑school collaboration, and facilitating access to community resources.

Administrator as assigned

Engage families in strengthening relationships within the school community, building capacity to support learning at home, and facilitating access to community resources that address barriers to learning.

• High school diploma (required)
• College or equivalent training in interpersonal relations (desired)
• Experience in community relations or related activities with adults and/or parents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with educators to improve home‑school relations
• Flexibility to work non‑standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and community members
• Valid California driver’s license and personal automobile for use on district business
• Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment

• Facilitate school‑site efforts to engage parents in the academic, attendance, health, and social‑emotional success of their children by coordinating services and programs that increase academic achievement.
• Assist school staff with parent contact through community visits, phone calls, and occasional home visits to build relationships and increase family participation.
• Support staff and families in meetings, training, and access to community support services; provide information on available resources.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase parent attendance at school meetings and district events; create opportunities for parent input and feedback.
• Assist with transportation of parents to school and district meetings and activities.
• Participate in professional development on outreach, parent recruitment, leadership, and effective parent education strategies.
• Facilitate parent education sessions linked to learning, including classes, workshops, and other engagement opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence such as newsletters and educational materials to inform parents of school policies and student support services.
• Communicate parent needs to school staff and convey school/district concerns to parents.
• Organize and facilitate monthly Parent Cafés and quarterly Family Education Nights to promote engagement.
• Track and monitor parent and family engagement efforts, including attendance records, welcome packet outreach, and representation on governance bodies.
• Attend district events that may occur evenings or weekends.

Hourly: $20.03 – $32.55

Performance will be evaluated according to the District's “Improvement of Professional Services” handbook, Board policies, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

An online application and the following documents are required by 8:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026: high‑school diploma. Transcripts, certificates, or diplomas may be submitted; originals may be requested for verification.

• Proof of private automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license may be required.
• Fingerprint clearance (FBI and California Department of Justice) is required after all other conditions are met.
• Verification of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (or completion within six weeks of hire and yearly thereafter).

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice or educational activity on the basis of protected characteristics. The district's policies and procedures are consistent with California state and federal law.

Entry Level

Part‑time

Other

Primary and Secondary Education