Community Liaison

Community Liaison - VHHS

Overview: This position facilitates parent-school communication, encourages parent and family involvement in the school, fosters trust between parents and the educational community, and fosters higher academic achievement through collaboration with school personnel. 

Reports to:  Assistant Principal for Student Services

Employee Status: Educational Support Professional

                             ESP Bargaining Union

Calendar: Ten-Month Employee, 7:30am - 4:00pm, with evening events as needed

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation 

Professional/Personal Characteristics:

• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment
• Bilingual and biliterate Spanish/English required; bicultural preferred
• Understanding of the sensitivity required when communicating to students and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Experience working in collaboration with community groups, nonprofit organizations, and local government agencies to support the needs of students and their families

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist school and/or district with developing and implementing programs for parent and family involvement that supports improving academic achievement for targeted students associated with the Title I program
• Provides information on programs/services available to students and families and school and/or district activities and procedures; refers families to other agencies while fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school
• Provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for enlisting parental involvement in students' educational programs; working with parents and students in identifying and achieving goals; accessing support services; creating training programs; and facilitating positive parent, school, and student relationships
• Implements and manages parenting initiatives, parent education programming, and activities to empower parents to become positive active participants in the education of their children. Serves as the Title I chairperson in organization and documentation of parental involvement
• Promotes parent/family participation in local schools and community-based volunteer opportunities
• Supports families in obtaining appropriate resources based on need and assessment
• Attends all required program in services, conferences, and training
• Assesses family needs and provides developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
• Develops and facilitates local Bilingual Parent Advisory Council(s)
• Coordinate services with other community programs and agencies and attend community-based programs/events to keep up to date with trends

Application Process: Candidates will be selected by Administration based on above criteria

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Visit our website at www.d128.org for application information

District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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