Family Engagement Liaison- Elementary School

Family Engagement Liaison

The Family Engagement Liaison is a school-based position responsible for building the capacity of schools to authentically engage families. The Liaison's primary role is to develop family engagement systems and activities that create strong partnerships to support teaching, learning, student achievement and school improvement. This position will work under the direction of the school administration and in conjunction with school staff to create a welcoming environment that values parents/guardians as full partners in the education and development of their children.

The Liaison will serve as a bridge between school and home by building trustful relationships and fostering understanding grounded in equity-based solutions.

General duties may include:

• Organizing family engagement activities/events that address areas of interest and need for families
• Collaborating with school staff in developing effective on-going communication with families and community
• Working with the School Counselors, Attendance Officers, School Nurses, and School Social Worker to coordinate supports for students and families
• Participating in regular professional development to improve skills and gain knowledge about family engagement research and best practice
• Managing outreach to families and students at risk of chronic absenteeism
• Monitoring student/family progress through phone, email, mail, and/or face-to-face contact as required, which may include home visits
• Developing a positive working relationship with individual school staff and district staff to assist in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication between the school and home
• Assisting in organizing and providing workshops/activities for parents in how to support their child academically and with their social-emotional well-being
• Providing materials such as district/event calendars, brochures, and educational resources that meet families' needs
• Working in collaboration with school staff to provide support and resources needed to develop full, equal, and equitable partnerships among families, educators, and community partners
• Participating in school-based teams to help identify, address, and monitor areas that impact academic success and/or social-emotional well-being of students
• Acting as a liaison between families and school staff when problems arise and supporting families by identifying and connecting them to district and community resources
• Collecting, maintaining, and reporting accurate data to document outcomes and the impact of family engagement activities at the school level
• Acting as the content manager for the school's website
• Performing other duties as assigned

Duties performed are typically in a school setting and in the community. Performs professional work providing support and consultative services for assigned school/program. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting. Most assignments include activities/tasks in schools, centers, and the community, which require the employee to have or arrange for their own transportation. Some assignments are subject to deadlines inherent in tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse groups.

Some assignments may involve exposure to risks associated with interaction with parents and students in heightened emotional states.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Principal, with conjunction with division level administration.

Assigned school site(s)

Length of agreement: 200 days