DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Family-School Liaison

Job Description

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children Services

Purpose: The family-school liaison will be responsible for assisting students and

families in need of support services to be successful in school. The family-school liaison will be assigned a geographical area to provide services and work in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and school social workers.

Employment Term: 11+1 month employment

Required Certification: A four-year degree in a related field and experience in social

services or mental health casework services

Salary: Aligned with licensure, OR classification of the candidate

Family-school liaison services include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting reliable and valid assessments of students and organizations to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning.
• Remaining current with school-based intervention research and using evidence-informed practices in service delivery. Interventions shall be designed to enhance positive educational experiences and involve the student, the family, other team members, school personnel, and community resources as needed.
• Providing crisis intervention services related to family violence, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders.
• Engaging in advocacy that seeks to ensure that all students have equal access to education and services to enhance their academic progress.
• Serving as leaders and consultants in promoting a positive school climate and facilitating understanding of factors in the home, school, and community that affect students’ educational experiences.
• Providing training and engaging parents, school personnel, other professionals, and community members in the removal of barriers to learning.
• Supporting and facilitating educational reforms and initiatives including those that emphasize multitier prevention, early intervention, parent education and involvement, service integration, partnerships, and support for student transitions.