PT School-Based Liaison, TPSN

About the role

The Temple Partnership Schools Network (TPSN) at the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) advances educational equity and community well-being by supporting cradle-to-career pathways through long-term, place-based partnerships grounded in a collective impact framework. We bring together schools, families, community partners and Temple University to co-create the conditions that support development, learning and opportunity—and to generate knowledge that improves practice, informs policy and drives systems change.

The part-time, TPSN School-Based Liaison serves as a critical link between a partnership school, its neighboring community and the College of Education and Human Development. This person will identify existing school- and community-based assets and communicate the needs of the school and its families to CEHD. They will explore opportunities for collaboration and support the coordination of CEHD and university resources that will benefit the school and its educators, students, families, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between a partnership school, its community, and CEHD
• Identify existing school- and community-based assets
• Communicate the needs of the school and its families to CEHD
• Explore opportunities for collaboration between the school, community, and university
• Coordinate CEHD and university resources to benefit educators, students, families, and community members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience working in urban educational settings
• Background clearances for working with minors: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI Background Check, TB test

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working in urban educational settings (preferred)
• Experience as a PK–12 classroom teacher in an urban setting
• Experience managing, leading, and/or providing professional development to adults
• Experience as a faculty or staff member in a higher education setting

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Creative and positive energy for working collaboratively with students and educators
• Ability to work collaboratively