CLASS TITLE:  SCHOOL/HOME/COMMUNITY LIAISON

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide specialized services for a specific school or district program involving the school or district in relation to parents and/or the community at large.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide specialized services for an assigned program involving the school, district and students in relation to the community and parents.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clientele.
• Recruit and train volunteers as necessary to work in the program.
• Participate as a team member for specific student problems; assist in resolving issues with purposeful interaction with parents and other family members as necessary.
• Develop and distribute program material and literature to inform the community and parents of assigned program.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; follow-up on specific cases as necessary.
• Coordinate meetings and special gatherings in support of assigned program.
• Serve as a liaison between students, support groups, parents and others to assist in resolving student problems.
• Plan, organize and implement a community program for a school or the District office.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.   

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Provide liaison services between the student and the parents or between the school and the community.
• Specific program to which assigned.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Coordinate assigned activities to resolve student issues or develop community programs.
• Travel to student homes and interact with parents.
• Assist with responsible duties for a specific program.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years instructional experience including at least one year in the area of specialty.

LICENSES AND OTHE REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Salary : $16 - $25