Parent Liaison - Roberto Clemente International School
Summary Of Classification
This class is accountable for providing parent outreach services that will benefit Title I students and their families for the District.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
General Experience: High School Diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate and three (3) years of full-time employment or equivalent work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
Substitutions Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.
Special Requirements: Must have residence in the school attendance area or familiarity with attendance concerns in the school area. Must be available during school hours and some evenings. Must be able to attend District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) meetings on state, regional and national levels if funds are available. Must implement at least five (5) parent information sessions. Specific assignment seeking Bi-lingual preferred.
Credentials
Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator's License.
Continuing Education Requirements
Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in all aspects of the program.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student's life and learning;
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
Written and verbal communication skills;
Interpersonal and social skills;
Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
Ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking clarification as needed;
Ability to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances;
Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize multiple tasks;
Ability to participate as a member of the educational team when requested to attend conferences with families or primary caregivers, with an understanding of some of the concerns of parents;
Ability to problem-solve;
Ability to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: proficiency reading, speaking, and writing, in English and the target language;
Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and their families and other external stakeholders;
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Essential Functions
Adds addresses or conveys parents' questions and concerns to appropriate school staff for the purpose of supporting student success;
Affords assistance to English language learning and other families in locating community resources for the purpose of promoting parent effectiveness and student achievement;
Affords assistance to other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting students in the completion of their work activities;
Affords assistance with the organization and implementation of events and activities for the purpose of promoting parent involvement;
Affords collection and dissemination of information to parents and community agencies about events at the school;
Affords coordination of assignments of tasks and training of volunteers;
Affords encouragement of partnership between parents, school and community;
Affords interpretation and information (e.g. school closures, locations, hours, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in the communication between English language learning families and school staff and assisting the students and their family's incompletion of required forms;
Affords maintenance of logs and data related to parental involvement;
Affords maintenance of a variety of records (e.g. immigration information, surveys, conference logs) for the purpose of providing required information and/or documentation;
Affords making phone calls and home visits to parents who may need assistance;
Affords participation in required in service activities for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing work related skills;
Affords preparation of written materials (e.g. reports, memorandum, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information;
Affords provision of a consistent community presence in the school;
Affords recruitment of parents and other volunteers to support the educational programs of the school and participate in school activities and conferences as it applies to Title I;
Affords translation of written and/or verbal communications (e.g. telephone calls, notes, bulletins, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of keeping parents informed of matters concerning the education of their children and informing them of District-sponsored events and activities;
Affords performance of other related duties as required.
Position Supervises
None
Working Conditions
Working Conditions: N
Physical Demands: X
Environmental Conditions: X
Physical Strength
Physical Strength: Carrying: X
Physical Agility
Physical Agility: X
Visual and Auditory Acuity
Visual and Auditory Acuity: X
Repetitive Motion
Repetitive Motion: X
Handling
Handling: X
Feeling
Feeling: X
Exposure to Chemicals
Exposure to Chemicals: X
Exposure to Gases and Fumes
Exposure to Gases and Fumes: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Unpleasant Odors
Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: X
Exposure to Unpleasant Sounds
Exposure to Unpleasant Sounds: X
Exposure to Extreme Noise or Vibration
Exposure to Extreme Noise or Vibration: X
Exposure to Heat
Exposure to Heat: X
Exposure to Cold
Exposure to Cold: X
Exposure to Humidity
Exposure to Humidity: X
Exposure to Dampness
Exposure to Dampness: X
Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
Exposure to Mechanical Hazards: X
Exposure to Unpleasant Odors
Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Exposure to Bodily Fluids: X