What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement Liaison position at Englewood Schools?
- Communicate with families information regarding the CLDE: English Language Development Program
- Support Title III programs and activities for students and parents
- Apply and implement knowledge, skills, and new understandings to improve EL programming and EL parent engagement activities
- Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and situations
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings
- Translation and Interpretation for Spanish-speaking families
- Assist CLDE families with the enrollment process, ensuring that they understand district policies, procedures, and required documentation
- Provide guidance to families regarding school registration, including assistance with completing forms and understanding school schedules
- Collaborate with district and school staff to ensure smooth transitions for CLDE students entering the district
- Help CLDE families understand daily school routines, transportation, lunch programs, and other essential school logistics
- Act as a liaison between families and school administration to address any questions or concerns related to school activities or operations
- Assist in coordinating school events, parent-teacher conferences, and other family engagement activities
- Work closely with CLDE teachers to support strategies for engaging and motivating CLDE students in the classroom
- Provide advocacy for CLDE students by ensuring their needs are being met and helping to communicate those needs to the appropriate school personnel
- Offer insight and cultural perspectives that may assist educators in better supporting their students
- Provide translation and interpretation services for CLDE families during informal meetings with school staff (e.g., teacher-parent meetings, informal conferences, etc.)
- Facilitate communication by translating school documents, letters, and forms into the preferred language of CLDE families
- Ensure families feel understood and supported in their communication with school staff, reducing language barriers
- Build strong relationships with CLDE families by regularly reaching out and maintaining open lines of communication
- Promote school activities, resources, and opportunities for engagement, helping families feel connected and informed
- Serve as a trusted resource for families seeking support with the academic, emotional, and social needs of their children
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
- Possesses computer and technology skills.
- Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
- Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
- Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
- Communicates effectively with the School District community.
- Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
- Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
- Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Upholds a generally positive attitude.
- Complies with all District policies and procedures.
- Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
JobID: 2789
Position Type:
Support Staff/FSL- Family Services Liaison
Support Staff/FSL- Family Services Liaison
Date Posted:
4/21/2025
4/21/2025
Location:
Roscoe Davidson Administration Building
Roscoe Davidson Administration Building
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
See posting
See posting
EFFECTIVE: 2025/2026 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt/Classified
Work Year: 176 work days between 7/1/25 - 6/30/26
Work Hours: 12 hours per week; hours will vary based on evening activities in the schools
Benefits Eligible: No
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support the Coordinator of Multilingual Gifted Education and CLDE School Level Teachers with Title III duties that support Englewood’s multilingual families. The CLDE (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education) Family Engagement Liaison is a part-time position dedicated to supporting and facilitating the enrollment process for CLDE families, ensuring they have access to resources and communication channels that help them navigate school logistics. This position also provides valuable support to CLDE teachers on student engagement and serves as an advocate for CLDE students and their families. The liaison will be responsible for translating and interpreting for informal meetings and conversations between families and school staff, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts preferred or equivalent education and experience.
Bilingual in Spanish required.
English fluency will be determined through the interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Arts preferred or equivalent education and experience.
Bilingual in Spanish required.
English fluency will be determined through the interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid driver’s license (required)
Certification in translation and interpretation
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting (five to ten pounds)
Occasional lifting of up to fifty pounds
Frequent sitting, bending, walking and standing
Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting and reaching
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mostly clean and comfortable and some noise
Occasional exposure to temperature extremes
REPORTS TO:
Multilingual Gifted Education Coordinator
LOCATION:
Roscoe Davidson Administration Building
COMPENSATION:
Starting hourly rate $24.93 – 28.20 per hour based on job-related experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
This is a grant-funded position pending annual grant renewal by CDE.
CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from this post. If the vacancy is not filled within 5 days, the vacancy will remain posted until filled.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures, please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, 4101 S. Bannock St., Englewood, CO 80110, 303-806-2004 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202.
Salary : $25 - $28
