Family Outreach Liaison

Family Outreach Liaison

Position:
Family Outreach Liaison

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Number of Days:
According to district approved calendar

Department:
Outreach

Reports To:

Family Outreach Coordinator

Supervises:
None

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Experience in a school setting or communicating with parents and teachers.

Position Function/Purpose

The Family Outreach Liaison shall conduct parent and family outreach activities which foster a strong relationship between home and school, and equip caregivers with knowledge and skills to be active participants in their student's education.

Essential Functions

• Conduct parent education seminars on a regular basis.
• Make contact with parents to help encourage student attendance and parent engagement.
• If bilingual, serve as a translator for families making contact with campus.
• Actively promote happenings on campus and encourage participation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on key platforms and programs such as Skyward, in order to guide others.
• Act as a trusted advisor to help families find resolution to questions and concerns.

Qualification Requirements

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement activities and events
• Ability to work with diverse populations and varying socio-economic groups
• Ability to consider multiple viewpoints and be solutions-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
• Experience with social media and various forms of communication preferred

Physical Demands

• Eye strain
• Standing
• Reaching above shoulders
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
• Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Copy Machine
• Phone
• Document imaging machine/scanner

Work Environment

Normal office environment. Hours are flexible Monday - Friday. Availability required for occasional evening and weekend events (approximately once per month). This is a grant funded position with funding for 3 years. There is no guarantee of employment following the funding period, though the employee may be eligible to apply to other positions within Midland ISD.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date - 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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