Pre-K Family Liaison - Mark Denman Job Danville area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

NOTICE OF VACANCY

May 15, 2026

Location

Mark Denman Elementary

Effective

School Year

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License
Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
Communication and interpersonal skills which are effective, respectful, and sensitive for a diverse population
Must be able to work effectively as a team member

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all students
Build and maintain relationships and communication with assigned Pre-K families
Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of Pre-K program
Contact parents to schedule and confirm screening appointments, arrange transportation if needed
Assist families in completing screening and registration paperwork, as needed
Communicate with families and school staff regarding family compliance with school district and state guidelines for physicals, immunizations, enrollment forms, and attendance and follow up as needed
Coordinate with community agencies and follow up with student services such as vision and hearing, dental screenings, food bank, and picture days
Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources
Maintain records of family contacts, parent attendance at family events, educational programs, and volunteerism
Supervise student arrival and departure, bus loading/unloading, and parent/student drop off
Supervise children during bus returns, communicate with families
Participate in building committees as appropriate
Plan and coordinate Kindergarten transition activities with appropriate staff and families
In special circumstances, fill in for classroom or office staff as needed
Assist classroom teachers with education and assessment of small groups of children as needed
Attend family events and after-hours meetings such as Pre-K Advisory Council and parent teacher organization meetings
Conduct parent education classes on the importance of early education and how to assist their children with educational activities at home
Carry out other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration
Maintain standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for School District No. 118 Employees

Terms of Employment

180-day position with wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association

Reports to

Building Administrator and Pre-K Coordinator

To Apply

External Applicants:
To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
District No. 118 Employees:
To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
A minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators.

Professional dress is required.

Kimberly

D. Pabst

Director of Human Resources

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118

110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832

Phone: , Fax:

Email: pabstk

An Equal Opportunity Employer

May 15, 2026