Liaison – Native American Program

TITLE:   Liaison – Native American Program

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Increase and improve parent, family and community engagement in the education of children.  Coordinate parent, student and teacher programs that assist in building a bridge between the school and parents and/or guardians.  Build a positive environment to facilitate communication between home and school. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED
2. One (1) year working in a culturally diverse setting working with parents/families and community members
3. Native American preference (Section 9114 (c) (2) of Part A, Title IX)
4. Ability to speak, read and write Spanish (preferred)
5. Valid Arizona Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a liaison between the school and the parents/families of the school.
• Plan, implement and oversee parent/family activities, trainings and programs to improve student academic achievement and parent involvement.
• Provide information to the parents/families in order to improve home-school communication.
• Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge student’s academic growth.
• Collect required federal forms on school sites or through home visits.
• May assist school personnel in identifying student in need of supportive or special services.
• May assist parents in completion of forms, questionnaires and other necessary documents to enroll students.
• May coordinate and maintain community outreach projects/resources by participating and acting as lead on assigned committees.
• May act as a liaison between social service agencies, District and parents.
• May interpret written material and notices.
• May translate between school personnel, students and parents.
• May perform attendance verification or home visits as required by site.
• Maintain records, calendar and contact log to account for time and services.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance with District and federal guidelines.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as required.
• Attend school liaison meetings with other district school liaisons.
• Attend parent meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the building administrator related to parent/family engagement and/or implementation of the school wide plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of acting as a liaison
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures
• Knowledge of culturally diverse population
• Knowledge of community agencies available for referral
• Knowledge of Native American communities and resources
• Skill translating orally and in writing
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing
• Skill utilizing District designated computer hardware and software programs
• Skill in maintaining and keeping confidential records and files
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records and reports for compliance with District, federal and state guideline
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel, parents and community
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with diverse population of students, staff and parents
• Ability to obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid and CPR certification, if required for position
• Ability to drive from campus to campus and to student homes, if required for position

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position is exposed to potential infectious disease in transporting and investigating students.

Position may be exposed to potential physical harm from student and/or parents in dealing with attendance problems. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Position is generally sedentary.

May require bending, stooping, standing, reaching

Ability to move, lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice

WORK YEAR: 218 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Student Success

GRADE: Classified Salary 

REPORTS TO:  Director of School Leadership & Federal Programs

EVALUATION:  Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:  N/A