**Vaccination required pursuant to OAR 333-019-1030**

Job Title: Parent Community Liaison

Department: Multilingual Education Department

Classification: Classified (IIC)

Reports To: Director of Multilingual Education

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 Job Summary: Working under supervision of the Director of Multilingual Education the job of Parent/Community Liaison was established for the purpose/s of enlisting parental involvement in students' educational programs; working with parents in identifying and achieving goals; accessing support services; creating district-sponsored tutoring, education, and training programs and opportunities; and facilitating positive parent, school and student relationships.

Essential Functions

• Assists in recruiting parents as volunteers within the school, for example classroom volunteers, workshop volunteers for the purpose of increasing parent participation in school activities and in their child’s education.
• Collaborate with school staff for the purpose of developing programs and classes designed to support non-English speaking parents and students.
• Coordinate assigned programs, workshops and processes such as planning family night and weekend events, etc.
• Coordinate parent participation, organizes meetings and educational classes for program participants and encouraging leadership (e.g., parenting skills, volunteer training) for the purpose of developing parenting skills, understanding of school processes and parent/student success through already established parent and community partnerships district wide.
• Facilitates outreach to low-income communities, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of developing resources and building partnerships with community members.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g., program participation, contact sheets, agency referrals) for the purpose of providing required information and/or documentation.
• Organize family meetings and educational classes for program participants. (e.g., parenting skills, volunteer training, child growth and development) for the purpose of providing family members parenting classes and/or family support needs.
• Participate in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or
• provide workshop presentations and information.
• Prepare a variety of written materials and/or communications (e.g., newsletters, reports, logs, memos, handouts) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Provides appropriate referrals and advocacy for families as needed and provides follow up to determine the outcome of services provided for the purpose of supporting families in working toward their goals.
• Provide data for a variety of reports (e.g., program participation, activity) for the purpose of meeting program, district, state and federal requirements.
• Provides materials required for assigned programs on a monthly basis (e.g., agendas of Latino Parent nights and workshops, materials orders, babysitting, etc.) for the purpose of addressing program needs.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g., parents, community agencies, auditors, students) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Prior experience working as a bilingual aide or teacher, working directly with the community (i.e., community resource aide), or coordinating family education programs and training parents.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to:  perform basic math calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents in both English and Spanish; facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.

Use standard office equipment including computer, telephone, printer, copier, and presentation equipment; effectively use Microsoft Office computer applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; communicate effectively both orally in person and by phone and in writing in both English and Spanish;

Knowledge of: procedures, methods, techniques and strategies related to the development of school and community liaison processes; basic accounting principles and practices to review and monitor budget expenditures. Second language (usually Spanish).

Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple tasks to schedule, plan, and manage a number of activities, meetings, and/or events simultaneously; gather, collate, and/or classify data; prepare and maintain accurate records; work with diverse individuals and/or groups; maintain flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; effectively lead, guide, and coordinate the activities of others to reach desired outcomes; independently interpret data within defined guidelines and utilize and analyze the information to reach conclusions and make recommendations; problem solve to identify issues and create action plans; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt quickly to changing work priorities; communicate effectively with culturally diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency; present information effectively to groups and individuals; maintain confidentiality;

Significant physical abilities include sitting for extended periods of time with extended periods of working on the computer and the telephone. Work activities may include bending, stooping, kneeling and occasional lifting of items weighing 20 to 50 pounds. Reaching/handling/manual dexterity, talking/hearing conversations, visual acuity/depth perception with or without visual accommodation.

Extensive travel within the district to multiple school sites to manage meetings, events, and activities as well as some travel outside the district are involved in this work.

Education Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Associates degree or 2 year college certification, preferred.

Language Skills Required:

Must be bilingual in Spanish.

Licensing/Special Requirements: 

• Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check clearance.
• Documentation of COVID-19 fully vaccinated status or documentation of medical or religious exception pursuant to Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff

Calendar: 218 Workdays, prorated on start date for 2021/22 school year. This is a limited term assignement for the 2021/22 school year. Last day of work would be June 24, 2022.