Community/Parent Liaison (GNETS)

Young World Physical Education; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 35,072 - 38,313; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Community/Parent Liaison (GNETS) in Forest Park, GA. The role focuses on increasing family and community involvement for students in the GNETS program and trains parents to enhance communication with schools and agencies.

The position reports to the GNETS Director or a designated assignee and emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to raise student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with parents/families and community members preferred.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and District office personnel.
• Must be eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission paraprofessional certification.
• Varied; supervisor is available to review established broad objectives; independent judgment is required.
• Requires regular, frequent communication with internal school administrative personnel.
• Requires regular, frequent communication with different constituencies: external agencies, parents, community etc.
• Excellent classroom management required. May be designated as a lead teacher or trainer.
• Applies, recommends and implements technology to improve the effectiveness of school operations.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of an Action Team with the administrator, parents, instructional staff, clinical staff, and community members to develop, execute, and assess a strategic plan for parental support and involvement.
• Helps parents understand what their children need to know to be successful learners and offer specific ways for parents to support their children.
• Informs families about their rights under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Administers a Parent Survey/listens to parent needs.
• Interprets and translates documents for language minority parents to meet the needs of the parents and the needs of the District.
• Conducts training and distributes accurate, timely information and supportive materials to parents and staff.
• Builds bridges between school and home. Helps to build partnerships between families, schools, and the community organizations to reach the hard‑to‑reach parents.
• Meets regularly with stakeholders to discuss progress and obstacles.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

Skills

Effective communication

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Georgia paraprofessional certification eligibility

Job description

Community/Parent Liaison (GNETS)

Clayton County Public Schools, ASH STREET/SOUTH METRO - Forest Park, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 5843160

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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Position Summary: Works to increase and improve parent/family and community involvement with students assigned to South Metro Georgia Network of Educational and Therapeutic Supports (GNETS) services through Clayton County Public Schools and South Metro GNETS; trains parents and provides information in order to encourage communication with parents/families and the community. This position reports to the GNETS Director or designated assignee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works as part of an Action Team with the administrator, parents, instructional staff, clinical staff, and community members to develop, execute, and assess a strategic plan for parental support and involvement. Assists staff to understand the value of parent involvement and work to build their capacity to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents in order to boost student achievement.
• Helps parents understand what their children need to know to be successful learners and offer specific ways for parents to support their children.
• Informs families about their rights under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Administers a Parent Survey/listens to parent needs.
• Interprets and translates documents for language minority parents to meet the needs of the parents and the needs of the District.
• Conducts training and distributes accurate, timely information and supportive materials to parents and staff.
• Builds bridges between school and home. Helps to build partnerships between families, schools, and the community organizations to reach the hard‑to‑reach parents.
• Meets regularly with stakeholders to discuss progress and obstacles.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with parents/families and community members preferred.
• Prior experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and District office personnel. Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the entire department/school.
• Must be eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission paraprofessional certification.
• Varied; supervisor is available to review established broad objectives; independent judgment is required.
• Requires regular, frequent communication with internal school administrative personnel.
• Requires regular, frequent communication with different constituencies: external agencies, parents, community etc.
• Excellent classroom management required. May be designated as a lead teacher or trainer.
• Applies, recommends and implements technology to improve the effectiveness of school operations.
• Normal classroom/school setting.
• Supports the South Metro Georgia Network of Educational and Therapeutic Supports (GNETS).
• Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

NOTE: This is a grade 22, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $35,072 to $38,313 Per Year

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]