Family Engagement Liaison

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Openings as of 7/1/2026

• Position Type:
  Classified Support Staff / FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON
• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location:
  
  METRO TECH HIGH SCHOOL
• Closing Date: 07/09/2026

DEPARTMENT:
Student and Family Services | SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Education Support Professionals

LOCATION:

CEE | 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.

GRADE: 7

STARTING HOURLY RATE RANGE: $21.06 - $22.03

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.

• Works 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.
• Provides 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.
• Connects parents/guardians to appropriate staff, teachers, or programs to ensure awareness and access to information to support their students' academic and social emotional success.
• Answers questions, inquiries, or requests from eligible students or households related to providing information, eligibility, and resolving problems. Assists parents/guardians with completing enrollment, including enrollments that may require eligibility or an application/acceptance process, and assist with access and connection to extracurricular activities.
• Distributes, collects, and reviews data from student applications, intakes, and/or assessments to determine aid eligibility and make the award of the appropriate eligibility within state and federal and/or District policy. Monitors eligible students to ensure on-going participation eligibility and services.
• Encodes eligible students' breakfast/lunch tickets as required for the District to maintain Provision Two (2) status.
• Maintains accurate records and implements guidelines and procedures as authorized by District Policy, state, and federal agencies.
• Works collaboratively with the Community Liaison and/or Student Liaison to conduct home visits to provide support, deliver food, resources, information sharing, etc.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Performs general clerical functions and assists in maintaining student folders.
• Supports 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.
• Supports 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; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Fluency in the language of the target population served preferred.
• One year experience working with families and high school students of diverse backgrounds.

• A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
• Possess an Arizona Department of Public Service IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Fluency in the language of the target population served preferred.
• Knowledge of state, federal and/or District policies, rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for awarding of eligibility.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and filing systems.
• Skill in researching and…