Sy - Family Engagement Liaison; Cc
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Education Administration, School Counselor
Position Details
- Position Type:
Classified Support Staff/ FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON - Date Posted: 2/24/2026
- Location:
METRO TECH HIGH SCHOOL - Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
- Department:
Student and Family Services - Salary
Schedule:
Education Support Professionals;
Starting hourly rate range: $21.06 - $22.03 - Work Year: 9 months
The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro‑schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
SUMMARY: The Family Engagement Liaison coordinates between the school, Family & Community Engagement Coordinators, and the Family and Community Engagement Manager to support engagement efforts; collects, maintains, and inputs information on students who qualify for and are receiving student services. Serves as a direct link to parents/guardians to increase engagement and improve student achievement and social‑emotional well‑being. Provide support for the District's bus and lunch program.
Responsibilities- Work collaboratively with the regional Family and Community Engagement Coordinator and Family and Community Engagement Manager to support the planning and implementation of parent/guardian engagement workshops, events, meetings, activities, etc.
- Provide parental support in a variety of areas for the purpose of removing barriers to learning and supporting the family with goal setting, parent advocacy skills, SEL skills, etc.
- Connect parents/guardians to appropriate staff, teachers, or programs to ensure awareness and access to information to support their students' academic and social emotional success.
- Answer questions, inquiries, or requests from eligible students or households related to providing information, eligibility, and resolving problems. Assist parents/guardians with completing enrollment, including enrollments that may require eligibility or an application/acceptance process, and assist with access and connection to extra‑curricular activities.
- Distribute, collect, and review data from student applications, intakes, and/or assessments to determine aid eligibility and award the appropriate eligibility within state and federal and/or District policy. Monitor eligible students to ensure on‑going participation eligibility and services.
- Encode eligible students' breakfast/lunch tickets as required for the District to maintain Provision Two (2) status.
- Maintain accurate records and implement guidelines and procedures as authorized by District Policy, state, and federal agencies.
- Work collaboratively with the Community Liaison and/or Student Liaison to conduct home visits to provide support, deliver food, resources, information sharing, etc.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Perform general clerical functions and assist in maintaining student folders.
- Support the dissemination of information to parents/guardians. May assist in data entry of student handbook, weapons policy, internet authorization form, directory, dress code policy, etc. into the student information system.
- Support the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, client records, and school information; follow Governing Board Policies; perform all other related duties as required or assigned.
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Fluency in the language of the target population served is preferred.
- One year experience working with families and high school students of diverse backgrounds.
License and Certification Requirements:
- A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
- Possess an Arizona Department of Public Service IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ideal Candidate
Skills and Abilities:
- Fluency in the language of the target population…
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