Parent Liaison - Grades K-5

• Date Posted: 10/8/2026

• Date Available:
  
  10/19/2026

Job Code:
Parent Liaison - 050046 Standard

Hours:

40 Department:
Grades K-5 - 101199 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $27,065.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $43,202.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 190

Target Openings: 1

License and Certification

Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia driver's license Required

Education

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• College training and/or academic preparation through non-English language Preferred

Experience

Qualifications:

• Experience in human services field, preferably with students and in a bilingual environment Required
• Professional-level experience in another language or in a bilingual environment, work experience dealing with the public in a non-English language, work requiring the use of bilingual abilities, and work experiences dealing with families and children Preferred

Skills

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and the predominant minority language
• Word processing skills in English and at least one other language
• High level of bilingual ability in English and predominant minority language
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner

Primary Responsibilities:

• Outreach to parents of English Learner (EL) students
  • Provide support, outreach and training to parents of English Learner students
  • Assist with school enrollment of limited English proficient students and orient parents of EL students and their children to school
  • Assist parents of English Learners in completing documents and other required forms
  • Provide training to parents of English Learners on the key components of the GCPS system, including policies regarding Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) instruction and grading, information on how to interpret standardized test scores, information on attendance and disciplinary policies, etc., to assist them in becoming more engaged in their children's academic achievement.
  • Organize and/or collaborate with others in the school and community, events for parents of EL students, including computer classes and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) classes, to assist these parents in enhancing their skills, English proficiency and actively participating in the education of their children
  • Provide regular verbal and written communication to parents of English Learners to increase their engagement in the education of their children and encourage participation in family engagement activities
  • Facilitate faculty and staff use of the GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with parents of EL students
  • Assist school in the translation of school documents specifically for parents of EL students regarding the education of their children
  • Assist parents, especially those of EL and immigrant students, in accessing resources to meet their needs, in the areas of health, (including audiology and vision services, nutrition, immunization and general health), and educational resources to assist the parents in becoming engaged participants in the education of their children
• Engaging parents of EL students in supplemental Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs)
  • Engage parents of English learners in supporting the participation of their students in supplemental LIEPs
  • Provide information on the purpose and organization of supplemental LIEPs
  • Support school leaders, ESOL teachers, and content teachers in planning and organizing meetings and informational events to inform parents about supplemental LIEPs
  • Assist parents with overcoming barriers to participation in supplemental LIEPs
  • Support parents in engaging their children with supplemental LIEPs outside of the regular school day whenever possible
  • Assist parents in supporting…