Family Liaison

Family Liaison

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Student Assistance Coordinator
• Date Posted: 5/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Philip`s Academy Charter School of Paterson (High-Needs School)

The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson (Philip's) is to provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands‑on, technology‑infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Family Liaison serves as a liaison between the school and students with their families to further student learning within and beyond the classroom, and also assists in resolving student issues that interfere with learning. Using a restorative approach, the liaison serves as a first point of contact in resolving families‑related challenges.

The Family Liaison will provide support in the effective involvement of families, school, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement and well‑being.

• Provides sound management of the day‑to‑day operations of Title I family and community programs
• Collaborates with school parent liaisons to develop family activities to increase student achievement
• Serves as a communication bridge between the School and Parent‑led activities (e.g., attending and supporting Parent Organizations/Associations, etc.)
• Facilitates the implementation of best practices for family engagement
• Works closely with school leader and serves as a first point of contact to respond to and resolve family‑related questions, challenges, and disputes (e.g., General inquiries to Grievance processing)
• Provides formal and informal feedback to school leaders regarding individual and program effectiveness that drive student achievement
• Serves as the key support resource for strategies for engaging families and federal requirements
• Provides training to parents ambassadors (and other parent groups) on building parent capacity to increase student achievement
• Develops strong formal community relationships to build capacity for families
• Develops and distributes instructional materials for schools, students and parents
• Coordinate and execute after school family activities (e.g., Family Night, Field Days, Special Family Meeting, Focus Groups, etc.)
• Use family data to drive decision making and inform school practice

• Bachelor's degree required, focus in human services field (i.e., counseling, social work, psychology)
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred
• Valid Certificate in Educational Field preferred
• Background in public relations or similar field - Preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Oral and Written)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service
• Leadership and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative and flexible manner
• Experience working with parent and community groups
• Demonstrated expertise in delivery of professional learning
• Knowledge and experience designing instructional plans for students and parents
• Experience collaborating with families on assisting students instructional
• Proficient in Microsoft Products (ex: Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite, etc.

• Requires the ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to stand, walk and sit—occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Maintain a strong business‑professional appearance