Parent Liaison - Duggan Elementary School

Summary Of Classification

This class provides parent outreach services benefiting Title I students and their families within the District.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of full-time employment or equivalent work.
• Substitutions: College training may substitute for up to 2 years of experience, equivalent to an Associate's degree.
• Special Requirements: Must reside in the school attendance area or be familiar with attendance concerns in the area. Must be available during school hours and some evenings. Must be available to attend DPAC meetings.
• Additional Requirement: Implement at least 5 parent information sessions.

Credentials

• Licenses and Certifications: May be required to possess a Class D Operator's License.

Continuing Education Requirements

• Incumbents are expected to be trained in and remain current in all aspects of the program.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Policies: Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures.
• School Needs: Knowledge of cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and factors influencing these needs.
• Diversity: Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and how they affect students.
• PBIS and SRBI: Knowledge of PBIS and SRBI.
• Communication: Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal and social skills.
• Environment: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and their families and other external stakeholders.
• Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize tasks.
• Teamwork: Ability to participate in educational team conferences.
• Confidentiality: Ability to communicate ethically about students.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve problems.

Essential Functions

• Parent Outreach: Address or convey parents' questions and concerns to appropriate staff.
• Community Resources: Assist families in locating community resources.
• Support Student Activities: Assist with event organization and implementation.
• Information Dissemination: Collect and disseminate information to parents and community agencies.
• Volunteer Coordination: Coordinate tasks and train volunteers.
• Parent Partnership: Encourage partnerships between parents, school, and community.
• Communication: Interpret and inform parents about school matters and District events.
• Data Management: Maintain logs and data related to parental involvement.
• Home Visits: Make phone calls and home visits to assist parents.
• In Service Participation: Attend required in-service activities.
• Document Preparation: Prepare written materials for documentation and reference.
• Community Presence: Maintain a consistent community presence in the school.
• Volunteer Recruitment: Recruit parents and volunteers.
• Translation: Translate written and verbal communications.

Working Conditions, Physical And Mental Requirements

• Physical Demands: Depth Perception, Standing, Color Distinction, Walking, Peripheral Vision, Sitting, Driving, Lifting, Physical Strength: Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.), Balancing, Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.), Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Heat (90 degrees F or more), Crawling, Temperature Changes, Reaching, Wetness, Handling, Humidity, Grasping, Extreme Noise or Vibration, Twisting, Exposure to Chemicals, Feeling, Exposure to Gases and Fumes, Talking, Exposure to Unpleasant Odors, Hearing, Exposure to Bodily Fluids, Repetitive Motion, Exposure to dampness, Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination, Confinement to Small or Restricting Area, Visual Acuity/Near, Mechanical Hazards, Visual Acuity/Far, Physical danger or abuse.

Position Supervises

• None

Essential Functions

• Address or convey parents' questions and concerns to appropriate school staff.
• Aid English language learning and other families in locating community resources.
• Aid other personnel as required.
• Organize and implement events and activities.
• Maintain logs and data related to parental involvement.
• Maintain a variety of records.
• Make phone calls and home visits to parents needing assistance.
• Participate in required in-service activities.
• Prepare written materials.
• Provide a consistent community presence in the school.
• Recruit parents and other volunteers.
• Translate written and verbal communications.

Working Conditions

• Working Conditions: N
• Physical Demands: X
• Environmental Conditions: X

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.