2026 - 2027 Parent Outreach Assistant (Full-time, 10-month) (Multiple Vacancies) Bilingual Required

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA is seeking support staff for the 2026-2027 school year to assist the Principal with engaging families in the educational process. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and a focus on strengthening family involvement to improve student achievement.

The position emphasizes developing family programs, building partnerships, and facilitating communication between parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team and provide courteous service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal with activities to engage parents in the educational process of their children.
• Develop programs and activities designed to engage families in improving student achievement.
• Help staff develop partnerships with families and improve communication between parents and the school.
• Make home visits and telephone calls to parents as deemed necessary by building administrator.
• Support district family involvement programs and participate in related activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year Openings

Rate of Pay: $23.27/hr

Must Be Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Goal: To assist the Principal with activities to engage parents in the educational process of their children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help the school develop a family-friendly school climate.
• Develop programs and activities designed to engage families in improving student achievement.
• Help teachers and other staff members develop strong partnerships with families and enhance communication between parents and families and the school staff.
• Develop and implement effective family involvement strategies and activities to empower students and their families.
• Take part in opportunities for professional development.
• Participate in and support school and district activities and programs for families.
• Help to recruit community partners to become part of the school and district's family involvement program.
• Make home visits and telephone calls to parents as deemed necessary by building administrator.
• Perform other parent involvement activities as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent. Knowledge of parenting goals. Understanding of socioeconomic class and cultural backgrounds of families and how to interpret culture of school to them. Ability to think and act in ways that respect ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Knowledge and experience as an assistant or other voluntary experience in school building. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Language Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Ability to read, write and do simple computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work under supervision and make appropriate work-related decisions.

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to organize classroom setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
• Basic typing of form letters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk/table for limited periods of time. Stand for limited/extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach and grasp.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms Of Employment

As per terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the School District of Reading and the Reading Educational Support Personnel Association.

Prepared By: J. Madueno Rev. 11/05 TC

Rev: 06/06 C. McCann

Rev: 10/09 J. Madueno