Family Engagement Liaison- Elementary School

Family Engagement Liaison
- Elementary School

Hopewell City School District Patrick Copeland Elementary
- Hopewell, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Hopewell City School District Patrick Copeland Elementary
- Hopewell, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5861103

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must hold an Associate's Degree, or a minimum of 60 acceptable college credit hours. The preferred applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Considerable knowledge of the functions and resources of community organizations and social service agencies providing services to families and children in Hopewell. At least 3 years of experience working with diverse families, preferred. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to relate successfully with staff, families, and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with culturally, socially, and economically diverse staff/student/family populations. Ability to create and maintain strong community collaborations. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates conflict resolution skills to respond appropriately and recommend alternatives or solutions to adverse situations in a constructive neutral manner.

Ability to work independently. Experience in compiling and analyzing data.

SUMMARY :

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 not include all duties performed)

• Organizes family engagement activities/events that address areas of interest and need for families, such as: understanding district & school policies/procedures (e.g. attendance; discipline; etc.), the school report card, participating in effective parent-teacher conferences, understanding the school curriculum, etc.
• Collaborates with school staff in developing effective on-going communication with families and community
• Works with the School Counselors, Attendance Officers, School Nurses, and School Social Worker to coordinate supports for students and families
• Participates in regular professional development to improve skills and gain knowledge about family engagement research and best practice
• Manages outreach to families and students at risk of chronic absenteeism
• Monitors student/family progress through phone, email, mail, and/or face-to-face contact as required, which may include home visits
• Develop 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
• Assists in organizing and providing workshops/activities for parents in how to support their child academically and with their social-emotional well-being
• Provides materials such as district/event calendars, brochures, and educational resources that meet families’ needs
• Works in collaboration with school staff to provide support and resources needed to develop full, equal, and equitable partnerships among families, educators, and community partners
• Participates in school-based teams to help identify, address, and monitor areas that impact academic success and/or social-emotional well-being of students
• Acts as a liaison between families and school staff when problems arise and supports families by identifying and connecting them to district and…