Family Liaison - Muir - 0.838 FTE - 26-27 SY

Family Liaison - Muir

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

The Family Liaisons work to meaningfully strengthen the connection between school, home, and community. Family Liaisons at Full Service Community Schools will work collaboratively with the Community Schools Resource Coordinator to ensure that families are represented in decision-making and are aware of the partnerships and opportunities available through the school. Family Liaisons at all sites will increase access and linkages to resources and opportunities found in the community.

They prioritize efforts that increase student attendance by working in partnership with families and school staff to provide resources and developing and implementing strategies to increase attendance. Family Liaisons collaborate with the Community School Resource Coordinator and other school staff to recruit and coordinate school volunteer opportunities.

• Work Collaboratively with School Staff
• Work with Student Services staff and Bi-lingual staff to identify and work directly with individual families who may be in need of more support. When appropriate, manage a small caseload of higher-need students/families, not to exceed 5 students per semester.
• Work directly with School Student Support Teams, School Parent Support Teams, MSCR and the School PTO/PTA to promote diverse parent representation and involvement.
• Work Directly with Families
• Act as an advocate for parents to ensure parent voices are heard and valued throughout decision making.
• Meet with parents and Principal regarding concerns or complaints and work with school staff and parents toward resolution of the issue.
• Conduct home visits, including but not limited to accompanying the School Social Worker on home visits when needed.
• Attends school based evening events that the Family Liaison has been directly involved in planning or is needed for effective partnership with families. Attendance at PTO/PTA should be discussed with the Principal.
• Provide transportation for families through allocated funds for bus tickets / taxi cab. Transportation of students/families in personal vehicles may only be done in accordance with school district policy.
• Promote communication with families and community
• Write articles for the parent newsletter. Prepare presentations for the staff. Interact with media and community leaders with approval of the Principal.
• Family Youth and Community Engagement Responsibilities
• Serve as a co-lead with the IRT, Librarian or other designated staff for Read Your Heart Out. The Family Liaison will participate in the school committee, identify dates and resources needed to execute the program, solicit volunteer/community speakers, greet families and design appropriate recognition for families and volunteers. Work collaboratively with other Family Liaisons in the other elementary schools to engage in the…