2024-2025 Federal Funded Family Engagement Liaison Applicant Pool (Multiple Positions)

Primary Purpose

To assist in carrying out the district’s goal to increase family engagement.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Associates Degree preferred
• High school graduate or GED
• Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Ability to deliver presentations individually before a group
• Ability to work well with families, district staff, and community members
• Ability to serve as a role model for parents
• Ability to make home visits whenever necessary
• Available to present assigned modules at individual campuses and districtwide
• Strong organizational skills ability to supervise a campus Family Center (FC)
• Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of district family members
• Bilingual preferred - English / Spanish

Experience :

• Previous experience in working with diverse communities
• Previous experience working with families and / or social services
• Previous experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred for elementary school positions
• Previous experience working in an educational setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Program Management

• Serve as the main contact for campus family engagement activities.
• Assist in the implementation of the Families Actively and Meaningfully Engaged (FAME) initiative by 1) serving on the campus FAME committee, 2) assisting with assessing campus needs through surveys, focus groups etc.

and 3) assisting in the development of the Campus Action Plan, and required Title Family Engagement Policy and Family Compact as they pertain to family and community engagement.

• Where applicable, contribute to the success of the district’s Family and Community Engagement Advisory Council.
• Coordinate Family Center activities and events and assist with the coverage of Family Centers, districtwide as needed.
• Assist with and lead, where appropriate, school wide family activities and events.
• Make phone calls to parents who have previously attended the centers, new district parents, targeted family members, and others as needed to increase family engagement.
• Assist school personnel in recruiting and organizing volunteers.
• Assist in coordinating and ensuring that all family members sign-in to the Family Center and at all school wide family events.
• Stay abreast of school functions at all times so that information may be communicated to campus family and community members.
• Provide parents, administrators and front staff with English translations upon request.
• Plan and prepare materials for family sessions, awards and other family events.
• Attend Open House, evening family events, and other campus functions as assigned by the program coordinator.
• Actively participate in staff development, faculty meetings, monthly team meetings and other training activities which are designed to contribute to the success of the liaison and family engagement program.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to recruit family members, present and implement successful district programs such as the Jumpstart program, parenting curriculum, computer literacy classes, and other programs as identified through the needs assessment of the campus families.
• Take full responsibility for presenting to family members without assistance.
• Through various communication channels including the campus newsletter, assist in the publication of Family Center and other school wide family activities.

Records and Reports

• Document attendance of all family members visiting the Family Center and assist in the documentation of family members attending campus wide events.
• Submit all appropriate documents as instructed on time to meet required and set deadlines.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting : Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

This position is federal funded for the specified school year.Continuation of the position is contingent upon future funding.

Required documents :

Candidates missing required documents will not be considered.

• Cover letter (if applying for other positions requiring a cover letter, please upload all cover letters as needed into one document)
• Resume
• Minimum of two work references
• Transcripts / Certificates
• High school diploma or GED

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Pay Grade : ISP4

Salary Range Min-$25, Mid-$29, Max-$33, (Based on previous experience)

Days

• Salary Schedule
• Salary Schedule is pending school board approval

Internal employees must