Position Status: Tier 2
Non-Benefited, Health-Insured
6.5 Hours
Salary Range B
$15.50
Working Calendar
183 Days
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR and Hepatitis B Immunization
Three (3) Professional References
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Purpose Statement
The job of Home-School Liaison is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the
instructional program with specific responsibilities for conveying information regarding school
and/or district activities and procedures; monitoring and providing support regarding student
attendance concerns; providing information on services available to eligible students and
families; and referring families to other agencies.
This job reports to Principal and/or assigned supervisor
Essential Functions

• Acts as a liaison between school district and parents/students for the purpose of facilitating access to

resources.

• Assists assigned administrators/supervisors in developing program resources for the purpose of

fostering community resources and developing reference lists of available community resources.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. school staff, parents, students, principal,

counselors, mentors, nurses, CPS, law enforcement, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or
maintaining services and programs.

• Conducts home visits for the purpose of assessing family needs.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or activities (e.g. presentations, parent nights, volunteers, etc.) for

the purpose of completing projects and/or activities and/or directing services in a timely manner.

• Assists in reviewing and analyzing attendance records for all students for the purpose of identifying

trends and to assist in improving student participation school-wide.

• Assists in developing and monitoring student attendance reports for the purpose of providing support

for student groups identified with high absenteeism.

• Works with administrators, students, parents and other stakeholders to enhance student attendance at

the assigned site.

• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g.

daily log of activities, program participation, progress, referrals, etc.) for the purpose of providing
required information and/or documentation.

• Orients students, families and volunteers for the purpose of establishing familiarity with program,

services, and required processes.

• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. mediations, truancy program,

parent meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform
functions.

• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, etc.) for

the purpose of communicating information to students, parents, and/or staff.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing

information and/or direction as may be required.

• Translates verbal and written communication(s) (e.g. documents, IEPs, conferences, etc.) for the

purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating.

• Assists the school front office team when needed in order to meet the operational needs of the site.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment using pertinent software
applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents
following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development; community resources
available to students; federal and state education programs.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or
collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with
others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes;
and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of
individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data
requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to
moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups in both
English and Spanish; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with
detailed information.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing
information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from
other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact
the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent
stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job
requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature
extremes and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency
Required Testing Certificates
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of
Insurability
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background
Clearance
FLSA StatusApproval DateSalary Range
Non Exempt June 13, 2023 B