What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent liaison position at Wayne County Public Schools?
Description :
Title 1 Parent Liaison
JOB GOAL :
Facilitate communication between school staff members and parents.
Duties will include translating services when needed, receptionist at front desk, and perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective communication between the school and home of Brogden Middle School students.
Job Summary :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Terms of Employment : Ten-month work year.
Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.
Essential Functions :
- Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of Google Suite.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, ability to communicate with school personnel, employees, and students while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with parents, students and school staff.
- Ability to interact and deal with the public in a professional manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
2. Serve as a bridge of communication between Brogden Middle School and our English and Spanish speaking families.
3. Make telephone calls and / or home visits with school staff to build reciprocal communication between parents and the schools.
4. Provide assistance and information to school personnel to improve relationships between parents-teacher, cross cultural understanding, and to improve the involvement of parents and families.
5. Provide direct support for families during critical school periods such as registration and parent teacher conferences.
6. Work with principals, teachers and staff to modify communications-contact procedures at each school.
7. Provide reciprocal information to increase cross cultural knowledge and understanding.
8. Maintain strict confidentiality for all matters.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma (required) / 48 hours of transferable credit or Associate’s Degree (preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (required), Hatian Creole (preferred)
Application Procedure :
Apply Online
Selection Procedure :
Last updated : 2024-11-10
