T1 Truancy​/Community​/Family Engagement Liaison

Overview

Under general supervision of the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate, the Truancy/Community/Family Engagement Liaison serves as the liaison between school and parents. They work with students and parents to improve attendance, build relationships between school and parents new to U‑46, provide effective parental support for a diverse student population, relay needs of one to the other, advise and train parents on addressing issues with staff through various means of communication, serve as a school‑based intermediary contact for concerns and comments made by parents, and provide referrals to community‑based resources and services for families to address needs.

• Serve as liaison between the school, students’ families, and the community
• Maintain current knowledge of school and district procedures and available school programs to support truant students
• Work with building administrators to conduct needs surveys, identify survey results, and create plans and programs to address parent needs related to truancy
• Facilitate communication between parents and the school via phone calls and face‑to‑face meetings to promote regular attendance
• Assist in arranging conferences or meetings between parents and teachers/teams; if bilingual, interpret at conferences or meetings when appropriate
• Participate in home visits as needed and/or be assigned to enhance student success, increase parent/legal guardian understanding, and/or ensure safety of students and/or personnel
• Identify and utilize district resources to inform parents about various educational initiatives and issues (e.g., MTSS, bullying, state testing, technology, bilingual services, special education, athletics) to re‑engage students and families in the educational setting
• Explore, identify, and bring in community resources to assist and inform parents and students about various topics (e.g., health and wellness, medical/dental, immigration, college, police department, fire department) to reduce truancy rates
• Provide parents with community resource information and activities and refer families to those services when appropriate
• Collect and maintain ongoing quantitative data from truancy‑related and other positive engagement activities
• Keep accurate and updated information in Infinite Campus and other district systems, if applicable
• Assist parents in accessing the Infinite Campus parent portal to monitor attendance and other school data
• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practices; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices, and policies
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas
• Prepare a variety of documents, reports and written materials to communicate information to parents and staff; provide written support, develop recommendations, and convey information such as district/event calendars, brochures, and educational resources that meet parent needs
• Maintain an electronic file of all pertinent documents and artifacts showing evidence of parent participation, involvement, and attendance (e.g., communication logs, flyers, invitations, parent sign‑ins, parent evaluations, parent survey responses) to meetings or presentations related to truancy
• Work with the Kane County Regional Office of Education for further action and support
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district (required meetings and training related to attendance and parent engagement)
• Work schedule may be flexible to meet programming needs
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the director, principal or designee

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred
• Experience working with students and parents preferred

• Ability to follow through with a parent, student, and school requests in a timely manner
• Desire and ability to engage with parents in a supportive role and assist in facilitating strong relationships between the school district and families, building trusting relationships
• Experience in compiling and analyzing data
• Specific competencies: attention to detail; communication with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated conflict‑resolution skills to respond and recommend alternatives or solutions to adverse situations constructively
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

• 11‑month position
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education