Family and Community Engagement; FACE) Liaison

Only online applications will be accepted:

This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of November 2, 2026 - November 20, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation;

or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Under the direction of the Community School Program Specialist, provide liaison between the school, home and community agencies; in benefit of student academic success provide assistance to families, school and community partners; coordinate, plan, develop and implement information and educational programs with families and educators to benefit student academic success through the practice of family and community engagement (FACE); provide outreach services to the community, families, and staff and promote and assist both family and community engagement in order to provide for active participation in the socio-emotional and academic success of all students.

The Liaison serves as a culturally and linguistically responsive bridge between all families, schools, students, teachers, administrators, school staff, and community.

This position will support the Community Schools Model and strategies. This position may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. This position is only used for the duration of a specially funded program and will be terminated once the program funding ends.

Plan, develop, and implement the family and parent engagement community component of the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement and program components of local, state, and federal grants. E

Coordinate and facilitate school site workshops (programming) to engage families and educators in academic, health-conscious, and socio-emotional success of students through a variety of services and programs designed to increase student academic achievement and socio-emotional well-being to improve their overall educational experience. E

With District Supervisor and/or designee’s approval, and following district protocol, support school staff/district personnel with parent contacts, both through community…