What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCE Parent Liaison - Singley (24-25 SY) position at SINGLEY ACADEMY?
JOB TITLE: SCE Parent Liaison
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 days
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE:Para 035
DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus
Disclaimer: This is a grant funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist school personnel with parent and community relations and communication in such a way to facilitate achievement of school’s goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
? High School Diploma or GED
? Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate or ability to obtain upon hire
? Must meet 1 of 3 following criteria as required by NCLB: o Associate’s Degree OR o 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning OR o Successful completion of basic written exam
Special Knowledge/Skills
? Ability to work well with adults, parents, and community representatives
? Ability to work well with children
? Ability to use/learn basic computer applications
? Knowledge of general office equipment ? Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English ? Ability to speak Spanish preferred
Minimum Experience: Experience working with children/students or parents
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Contact parents in a systematic manner with positive information about the school
2. Maintain confidentiality of information
3. Assist in communicating a positive image of the school
4. Make contact with and share school communications with neighborhood apartment managers and businesses to improve community relations SCE Parent Liaison -2
5. Coordinate translation of campus documents into Spanish for distribution to parents/guardians who do not read English
6. Assist teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in working with parents and students as needed
7. Serve as a member of the Multicultural Committee and make recommendations as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical/Mental Demands: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $15 - $19
