Basic Function:

Under the direction of the school principal or designee, the Family & Community Engagement Liaison provides a high level of specialized outreach services to parents and families. In addition, the Family & Community Engagement Liaison acts as a liaison between families, the school site, and the larger community. This position aims to foster student achievement by providing parents and families with the resources they need to increase student motivation and academic success. This position is based at the school site and performs other job-related tasks.

Essential Duties:

• Work closely with the Attendance & Enrollment Liaison and site administrators to support student enrollment needs
• Coordinate with parents for student enrollment events
• Support the Parent Guardian Association
• Support the School Site Council (SSC)
• Work alongside parents to increase meaningful parent/guardian school involvement
• Responsible for assisting school leadership and other staff to facilitate family outreach communication.
• Participate in meetings related to students’ social-emotional learning and academic and social interventions
• Work closely with the school leadership
• Conduct home visits to promote student achievement and parent/guardian involvement
• Assist administrative staff by establishing and maintaining contact with families and community organizations
• Connect families with community resources and other support services
• Refer students and/or their families to outside agencies for appropriate intervention
• Establish a network of community resources to service students.
• Assist in organizing English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and other parent meetings.
• Assist administrative staff in providing crisis management, intervention, and access to educational services to students
• Provide or coordinate language interpreting support
• Assist with evaluation of parent involvement activities and trainings.
• Conduct home visits to families
• Facilitate trainings for families of targeted students regarding how to successfully navigate the school culture
• Facilitate trainings for families of targeted students regarding how to provide support for academic success
• Support the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) self-study and Charter Renewal processes
• Attend meetings and professional development as assigned
• Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
• Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities

Other Duties

• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description.

Licensing and Other Requirements

• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Valid California Drivers’ License

Knowledge of:

• Crisis intervention, assessment, and counseling principles
• Deal effectively with divergent needs of students and families in situations of potential conflict
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software

Skills and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings
• Work with diverse linguistic communities and cultures.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Multi-task while utilizing critical thinking skills
• Create clear and comprehensive reports using word-processing software and/or spreadsheet and databases
• Interview effectively and secure the cooperation of students and their families in obtaining pertinent personal information

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Office environment with constant interruptions
• Home visits
• Variable work hours, including some evenings and weekends

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Noise level – high to moderate.
• Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.