Urbana School District #116

 

TITLE:  Family Liaison

 

LOCATION: King

 

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Assistant Principal

 

JOB SUMMARY: Act as a liaison between the school/district and families, providing outreach and coordinating support services.  Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all students (special education and students without special needs).

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  

• Provide outreach to parents of students providing information about district programs. 
• Assist parents in completing school paperwork, if needed.  
• Communicate with teachers and office staff regarding family compliance with school district state guidelines for physicals, immunizations, enrollment forms and attendance and follow up as needed.
• Coordinate with community agencies and follow up with student services such as vision, hearing and dental screenings, food bank and picture days.   
• Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources such as childcare, health, food, clothing and housing needs.  
• Maintain records of family contacts, parent attendance at family events, educational programs and volunteerism.  
• Supervise arrival/departure, bus loading/unloading and parent/student drop off.   
• Supervise children during bus returns, communicate with families and coordinate with community services for support as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with special events such as open houses, field trips, on-site park district activities, etc.  
• Participate in building committees such as PBIS, Crisis team and Parent School Improvement Programs.  
• Coordinate with Kindergarten transition coordinator to assist in students’ transitions to Kindergarten.
• In special or unexpected situations, assist or fill-in for classroom or office staff as needed.
• Assist classroom teachers with education and assessment of small groups of children as needed.   
• Attend school family events and after-hours meetings such as Parent School Improvement Programs.
• Accompany social workers or classroom staff on home visits.  
• Conduct parent education classes on the importance of education.
• Provide inservice training with parents/demonstrate how to assist their child with literacy and educational activities at home.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of schools and education terminology
• Good computer and technology skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 20 hours per week; 194 day calendar

 

START DATE:  ASAP

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

REVISED:  August 2018