Leona Group Schools is Hiring a Parent Liaison Near Nogales, AZ
Job DetailsJob Location
Colegio Petite Elementary - Nogales, AZ
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Job Shift
AM
Job Category
Education
DescriptionLeona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools are more than teams of effective educators we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives. Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success. Are you a passionate educator ready to find your place on our dedicated team?
Join our team of educators at one of our unique campuses across Arizona and decide where you will make a difference!
Job Title: Parent LiaisonDepartment: SchoolFLSA Status: ExemptBASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Principal or another assigned supervisor, serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and student issues in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; provide related outreach, support and guidance services.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesServe as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and various student issues; assist in coordinating and arranging various programs and services to meet the needs of students. Provide outreach, liaison and guidance services to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health; work with parents, teachers and others in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives for resolving student issues. Serve as an informational resource to parents, staff and others concerning school programs, services, attendance issues and other matters; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning related activities, standards, guidelines, practices, goals, objectives, processes, policies and procedures. Meet, confer with, and interview parents in the identification of family needs and issues; provide information and materials to parents to assist in the location and utilization of school and community services and resources; refer parents to school services or community resources as appropriate. Translate communications between teachers, staff and limited or non-English speaking students and parents as assigned by the position; serve as an interpreter for conferences, telephone calls, assemblies and meetings as needed; translate written correspondence as necessary. Compose, distribute and respond to a variety of correspondence related to assigned liaison and support services; initiate and receive telephone calls; make home visits; schedule and arrange various student, parent and other appointments as assigned. Contact parents to discuss student needs, issues and progress and provide assistance in meeting student goals and objectives; follow up on student issues, progress and problems with staff, teachers and others to assure needs are being met. Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to facilitate and enhance support services for students, parents and teachers. Arrange, schedule and request parent participation in conferences, meetings and other activities; encourage parent participation in various school and community programs and services. Assist in coordinating and arranging various programs and services to meet the needs of students, parents and teachers. Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically, this would be gained through: graduation from high school and two years experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment.KNOWLEDGE OF: General principles, practices and techniques of providing educational assistance to families. Community and school resources, services and programs related to the needs of identified families.Basic interviewing and advisement techniques. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of identified students and families. Problems and concerns of identified students. Oral And Written Communication Skills.ABILITY TO: Serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and various student issues. Provide outreach, liaison and guidance services to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior and health. Serve as an informational resource to parents, staff and others concerning school programs, services, attendance issues and other matters. Work with parents, teachers and others in developing and implementing strategies, goals and objectives for resolving student issues. Translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language.Meet, confer with and interview parents in the identification of educational needs and issues. Refer families to school and community resources and services as appropriate.
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