Home School Communicator - 2025-26

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The Home School Communicator is responsible for ensuring all children are receiving the proper support to improve their educational experience. This is a full-time position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Serve as a liaison with parents and the school regarding the needs of their children         
• Provide general office support to handle communication issues and data gathering as appropriate
• Promote parental involvement in school and community activities to support their child’s educational needs
• Follow-up on attendance concerns, addresses, disciplines, etc.
• Follow-up with parents on missed Saturday detentions
• Assist in getting needed paperwork if needed (IEP meetings, conferences), etc. for effective communication
• Work with administrative team and teachers to meet school improvement goals
• Be visible throughout building on a daily basis (hallways and classrooms) to provide active supervision before, after and during school
• Proactive in connecting kids to school in positive ways
• Active involvement in creating successful transition programs for students from elementary to middle and senior high school
• Assists with discipline (removing students from class, supervising students in detention when needed) and provide support for PBS
• Attends faculty meetings and pertinent in-service sessions related to discipline, socioeconomic or multicultural issues, etc.) and other learning issues to support school improvement plans
• Make regular home visits and/or contacts to establish and maintain relationships
• Active involvement and support for the MAC Scholars program
• Facilitate student mediations
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal 

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS 

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:  Chief Equity Officer, Supervisor of Student & Family Advocacy and Building Principal

Supervises:  None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Education; Substitute Certification; Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Preferred:  Social Work license and/or administration experience.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language:  Read, analyze and interpret documents such as professional journals and government guidance and regulations; Write reports, complete forms and correspond with business and community partners; Speak effectively with other staff members, volunteers, and members of the business and civic community; Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and listening skills; Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation:  Add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; Demonstrate the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to resolve complex situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines; Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, timeliness, and logic. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: This position requires basic skills in the use of computers and instructional technology; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear; The employee is frequently required to move about and use fingers and controls; The employee is occasionally required to reach, bend, and lift and carry up to ten pounds; Close vision ability to look at a computer screen for long periods of time is required; The employee must be able to regularly travel to businesses, offices, and events throughout the city of Columbia. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance:  Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position; Occasional attendance at evening and/or weekend meetings and events is required. These are essential functions of the job.

Environmental conditions: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; Hold meetings with Columbia business leaders throughout the city in their offices, organization headquarters, and other civic venues as required. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $42,000 - $63,672