Community School Family Liaison

Community School Family Liaison

Hours of Work: 20-40 hours per week, depending on candidate availability and program needs. One full-time or two part-time positions may be considered. Flexible schedule, including evening PTO meetings, family engagement events, community meetings, and occasional weekends. Salary/Hourly Rate: $26.24-$33.51 depending on qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community School Family Liaison supports the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) initiative and implementation of the Community School Strategy at Eisenhower Elementary. The Liaison strengthens relationships among families, school staff, PTO, and community partners; connects students and families to resources; supports attendance and engagement; promotes family voice; and helps remove barriers that affect student well-being and academic success. The role serves as a connector, advocate, and relationship-builder so families are valued partners in their children's educational experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Family Engagement, Outreach, and Partnership
• Attendance and Student Success Interventions
• Resource Navigation, ICA Coordination, and Basic Needs Support
• Students Experiencing Homelessness
• Community School Leadership, Partnerships, and Data
• Family Events, PTO Engagement, and School Community

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in education, social work, human services, family studies, community engagement, counseling, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, community leadership experience, and lived experience will be considered. Experience working with children, families, schools, community organizations, nonprofits, or human service programs preferred. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, facilitating family engagement, conducting community outreach, and connecting families to support systems preferred.

Knowledge of local community organizations and services preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for outreach, home visits, resource transport, and community-based work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the Community School strategy; family engagement best practices; community resources and social service systems; cultural responsiveness and equity-centered practices; school systems; confidentiality requirements; attendance interventions; conflict resolution; and problem-solving techniques. Bilingual or multilingual abilities required;
Spanish and/or Somali preferred. Strong skills in relationship-building, communication, collaboration, resource coordination, outreach, event planning, data collection, documentation, organization, and time management. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently while contributing to team goals, protect confidential information, and demonstrate a strong commitment to educational equity, family partnership, and student success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Mobility to work in school, office, home, and community settings; ability to use standard office equipment; ability to travel throughout the community; ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone; and ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds. Work is performed in school, office, home, and community settings with regular community travel. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evening PTO meetings, family events, community meetings, outreach, partnership development, and occasional weekends.