Area 3 Elementary School_Parent Liaison, TI - Part A ( Fairington ES) 2026-2027
DeKalb County School District · Lithonia, GA · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
This is a one-year position funded through Title I funds, ending on or before June 30, 2027. The applicant must apply for an available position to continue employment with the DeKalb County School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with parents, conduct monthly Title I Parent Meetings, and provide Title I materials such as event calendars, brochures, and educational resources.
- Coordinate and facilitate parental involvement in capacity-building activities and offer workshops, classes, and academic-based learning opportunities to improve support for Title I students.
- Serve as a liaison between the school community and parents to address concerns, foster trust, and create an inviting school environment for all stakeholders.
- Develop plans for Title I activities and events that comply with school district guidelines and adhere to relevant regulations.
- Communicate with school staff to support educational programs aimed at enhancing student achievement.
- Assist in managing records and reports.
- Conduct regular audits of parental involvement for compliance purposes.
- Create supplemental opportunities tailored to parents with limited proficiency in English or who face barriers due to disability or socioeconomic status to ensure their participation in educational initiatives.
- Catalog available resources for parents' use.
- Assist leadership teams to promote an engaging learning atmosphere within the community.
- Coordinate assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment, required.
- OR Associate degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university.
- OR Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university.
Pay
Salary Grade: Unified 109