Family Liaison Tier II

Family Liaison Tier II JobID : 5901Position Type : Family & Community Engagement / Family & Community LiaisonDate Posted : 9 / 3 / 2024Location : District-WideDate Available : 09 / 12 / 2024Closing Date : 10 / 31 / 2024-until filledPosition DescriptionThe Family Liaison acts as a bridge between the school and community, supplying services that will benefit students and their families, as well as supporting the educational programs, activities, and community of the school. The Family Liaison will name and work with the School / Community Action Team, which will be an action arm of the School Governance Council (SGC) and include the After-School Coordinator, 1-2 Educators, 1-3 parents, and the Principal or designee.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a consistent welcoming presence in the assigned school
• Communicates with families via phone calls and other outreach methods
• Implements at least four (4) family information sessions during the school year
• Collects important information about events at the school and disseminates to families and community agencies
• Prepares a variety of written materials (newsletters, reports, logs, memos, handouts, etc.) to provide information to families and community members
• Recruits parents as volunteers within the school (classroom volunteers, workshop volunteers, etc.)
• Coordinates volunteer schedules and assignment of tasks / projects
• Collaborates with school staff to support non-English speaking parents and students
• Attends monthly trainings organized by the Director of Family & Community Partnerships
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings of the Parent Engagement Advisory Team
• Trains at least two (2) groups (7-12) of parents in Common Sense Parenting (CSP) on an annual basis
• Trains at least one (1) group (5-10) of parents in People Empowering People (PEP) annually
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic data to provide information and / or documentation; responsible for ensuring the completion and accuracy of data for school and district reporting
• Other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Family & Community PartnershipsOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversationKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills
• Small group instruction
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with students, families, and all other stakeholdersQUALIFICATIONS
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent experience required
• Experience working in schools supporting students preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to client homes.Days : Monday – Friday with occasional nights and weekendsReports to : Principal and / or Assistant Superintendent or DesigneeClick to apply atWindham Public Schools () WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.