Parental Involvement Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Youth Development
Parental Involvement Assistant )
Job
Job OverviewPRIMARY
PURPOSE:
To visit student's homes as assigned by campus principal in light of the program guidelines and needs of the Counselor, Nurse, and Special Education Resource Staff.
Key InformationReports To: Campus Principal/Parental Involvement Supervisor
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Support Staff / Parental Involvement Assistant
Date Posted: 6/2/2026
Date Available: 6/2/2026
Length of Work Year: 190 days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.44 hourly (Pay Grade: PI2)
Qualifications- TEA certification requirements, High School Graduate or GED
- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
- Driver's License and vehicle
- Possess the ability to work and communicate with parents, students, and teachers
- Visit student's homes to explain school programs, reinforce positive attitudes of parents and students toward school, and learn of any home problems that may affect student accomplishments in school.
- Report problems observed in the home to counselor, principal and/or the person making the referral.
- Become familiar with services provided by the school and community social agencies, assist families in their relations with those public and private agencies.
- Listen to parents and assist with their concerns, advising them as to proper channels for seeking answers and/or solutions.
- Serve as interpreter for parents when necessary in conferences with principals, teachers and counselors.
- Assist the principal in recording any suspected violations of the law regarding health or housing code violation, child abuse, etc., for immediate follow‑up action.
- Assist in reducing absenteeism through home visits, phone calls, etc.
- Assist the counselor in working with parents concerning children's progress and needed encouragement.
- Work with Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at the assigned campus.
- Identify, recruit, and maintain records for compensatory students.
- Inform parents of ways in which they can serve and become involved in the education of their children.
- Assist with the implementation of the district's volunteer and Parental Involvement Program.
- Prepare and follow through with clothing referrals for Title I students.
- Assist with the implementation of the district's Project Gateway dropout reduction program.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, telephone
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent district travel.
EEO StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX issues:
Mark Micallef, m.micallef, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues; ADA/504 issues:
Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, .
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