District wide

Schedule to be determined

4 hours per day/20 hours a week – variable hours

Rate of Pay: $23.49 - $26.96
(60 workdays probation for new employees)

Purpose Statement:

The Family Outreach Liaison is to establish and maintain communication between staff and parents  and develop build bilingual parent support groups. Utilizing bilingual abilities, involve family and others in development of academic goals and objectives that support their child’s educational needs. Coordinate  school bilingual activities to improve bilingual parent access and bilingual educational support. In cooperation with the principals and district leadership,  establish and implement a site action plan to alleviate social and economic barriers to student learning. The liaison will be the key communicator of resources and support. The liaison will develop neighborhood partnerships to increase access to basic needs and opportunities for student enrichment and parent engagement activities. 

Supervised by:  Director of Teaching and Learning 

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate site operations, including: planning, organizing and delivering resources for basic needs and opportunities for student enrichment and parent engagement.
• In cooperation with the principals and district leadership, develop a site action plan that will help alleviate social and economic barriers to student learning.
• Be a key communicator, sharing the vision for community schools.
• Develop neighborhood partners to increase access to basic needs (e.g. housing, food, clothing, transportation, health and dental care, employment, etc.) and opportunities for student enrichment in-school and out-of-school, and parent engagement activities.
• Promote equity-based enrichment and engagement activities. .
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Connect with families and share community resources.
• Attend community meetings and share information with families and students.
• Forge and maintain partnerships between the school district, building, community, and local businesses to enhance community and volunteer involvement in school activities.
• Participate in Parent Advisory Groups in each school.
• Enlist and coordinate student interns and volunteers.
• Participate in school committees and decision-making bodies upon request.
• Collect data, administer surveys and conduct other evaluation tasks as required.
• Participate in monthly meetings and trainings scheduled by supervisor.

Job Requirements: 

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Characteristics:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources to support low-income and under-represented populations.
• Knowledge of effective, evidence-based parent/community involvement strategies.
• Proven ability to prioritize day-to-day programming and be responsive to emergent issues and concerns.
• Expend and monitor resources in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Willingness to contribute ideas and resources as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and visual materials).
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with school personnel, partners, parents and students.
• Ability to compose professional correspondence.
• Ability to attend local meetings and share information as a representative of the school and district as assigned.

Other Requirements: 

• Access to a vehicle to travel between work sites and to carry out the outreach activities.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or 1/3 your body weight using hand truck and other carts.
• Ability to reach and hang materials and equipment for presentations and educational displays.
• Ability to load and unload supplies and materials from a vehicle.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Associates degree required in related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in social or human services, education, human development, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an education or social service setting is preferred.
• Experience working with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse populations.
• Experience working with ESL/Bilingual students.
• Experience working with ESL/Bilingual parents.
• Fluent in English and Spanish languages and bi-cultural competencies.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing.  The job includes home visits.

Other Certificate & License Requirements

Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate                                                         

FLSA Status                                                    Clearances

Exempt                                                            WSP/FBI Background Clearance

                                                                        WA State Sexual Misconduct Inquiry

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Washougal School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Aaron Hansen, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3050;
Title IX Officer: Aaron Hansen, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3050;
Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020.

Salary : $23 - $27