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2026-27 LCE Family Liaison-Lincoln Middle School

Poudre School District · Fort Collins, CO · 2 wk ago
OTHR$24.16–$27.06/hrFull-time

This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Lincoln Middle School. Bilingual in Spanish/English required.

Pay

$24.16–$27.06/hour, based on qualifications and experience. These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year.

Schedule

  • Hours per day: 8
  • Work calendar days: 195
  • Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • PERA retirement
  • Paid time off
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Access to employee walk-in clinic
  • Other optional benefit elections

About the role

Responsible for promoting academic school achievement for all culturally and linguistically diverse students and high-needs families in Kindergarten through 12th grade by serving as a liaison between families, schools, and the community. Facilitate positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and student engagement program to support students' social and academic success. Works to engage students and families to participate and contribute to their school community.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome families and assist parents in navigating the school system, including helping with registration, free and reduced lunch eligibility, transportation, and volunteering.
  • Provide orientations and family education workshops.
  • Conduct home visits and refer students and families to outside community resources.
  • Work with students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress; connect families and students to teachers, counselors, administration, and other school staff as needed.
  • Facilitate ongoing, reciprocal communication between families, school, and staff by providing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation services.
  • Prepare and maintain the Family Engagement Year Plan with school administration and FSCP (Family, Student, Community Partnership) team.
  • Collaborate with school staff and community partners to offer events and workshops on a variety of topics specific to families' needs.
  • Survey family needs at each event.
  • Assist the school in developing a welcoming school climate for families, staff, and students.
  • Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
  • Attend Family Liaison staff meetings and district team meetings.
  • Attend professional development sessions organized by the District Family Engagement Specialists.
  • Complete monthly data sheet for the department of Language, Culture & Equity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service, or outreach program required; experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
  • Criminal background check required for hire.
  • Valid Colorado driver's license.

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