Temp: Community School Liaison (.FTE - Park Elementary

Job Summary

Serves as the link between the community school and the school community and as a point of contact for the school administrators, staff, parents, and community school program managers. Mentors and/or tutors small groups, works with families at the school and in the community, and participates in activities that support students and their education.

• Supports students and families within the Community School catchment area.
• Monitors and/or mentors an identified group of students and caregivers.
• Coordinates group sessions and submits timely reports on student participation and outcomes.
• Maintains accurate and confidential student records.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and a diverse community of families at school events and parent/guardian meetings.
• Participates in community and school activities that support the school’s initiatives and programs.
• Monitors progress of all school‑community related activities and keeps records of the results of such events.
• Facilitates activities and events that promote stronger staff relationships with parents/guardians, families, and the community.
• Establishes effective and cooperative working relationships with professional and support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Experience:
  • One (1) year of group facilitation and/or supervision experience preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in human development, community outreach, child psychology, counseling, special education, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
  • Excellent clerical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to follow assignments, exercise initiative, and exercise good judgment in the timely execution of responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
  • Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
  • Demonstrates ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s educational experience.
  • Proficiency with business technology applications.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
• Driving Requirements: N/A.