School Community Liaison/Aide - Taft

                                 PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

                                     JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON / AIDE

QUALIFICATIONS:   

     *High School diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred)

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:            

     *Salary and work year to be established by the Board

REPORTS TO:                             

     *Building Principal / District Title I Director

EVALUATION:                            

     *Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance

       with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES:                  

     *Connecting, linking and engaging families to school and

       community supports and services

     *Encourage and facilitate family involvement in children’s

       academic success efforts

     *Offer support and mentoring to families and students

     *Serve as liaison between the schools, service providers

       and the families

     *Recruit parents for leadership opportunities in the school setting

     *Participate as non-professional supports for mental health

       support groups, parent training, opportunities, and summer

       programs offered by Plain Local Schools

     *Preferably, acting as a community resource by living in their

       school’s neighborhoods

     *Educating and informing students and families

     *Gathering information from students and families for use

       by a Care Team

     *Aiding families in reducing barriers through creative

       problem solving

     *Advocating on behalf of and with families in the school

       and community environment

     *Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies

       and procedures

     *Perform other duties as directed