Engaged School-Community Parent Liaison

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Irving ISD is hiring a Title I Parent Liaison to assist school personnel with parent and community relations and communication, helping achieve the school’s goals. The role supports translation of materials into Spanish and coordination with parents and guardians.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and either a Texas paraprofessional certificate or the ability to obtain one. NCLB criteria include degrees or exam completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Must meet one of: Associate's degree, 60 college hours, or pass written exam.

Responsibilities

• Contact parents in a systematic manner with positive information about the school.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Assist in communicating a positive image of the school.
• Make contact with neighborhood apartment managers and businesses to improve community relations.
• Coordinate translation of campus documents into Spanish for distribution to parents/guardians who do not read English.
• Assist teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in working with parents and students as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Multicultural Committee and make recommendations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Spanish language (preferred)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Paraprofessional Certificate

Associate's degree

60 credit hours

Basic written exam (NCLB)

Job description

Qualifications

JOB TITLE: Title I Parent Liaison LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 days

REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Para 035

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus DATE REVISED: 09/2017

Disclaimer: This is a grant funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist school personnel with parent and community relations and communication in such a way to facilitate achievement of school’s goals

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Paraprofessionanl Certificate or ability to obtain upon hire
• Must meet 1 of 3 following criteria as required by NCLB:
• Associate's degree, OR
• 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning, OR
• Successful completion of basic written exam
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with adults, parents, and community representatives
• Ability to work well with children
• Abilityt to use/learn basic computer applications
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Experience working with children/students or parents
  
  

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Contact parents in a systematic manner with positive information about the school
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Assist in communicating a positive image of the school
• Make contact with and share school communications with neighborhood apartment managers and businesses to improve community relations
• Coordinate translation of campus documents into Spanish for distribution to parents/guardians who do not read English
• Assist teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in working with parents and students as needed
• Serve as a member of the Multicultural Committee and make recommendations as needed
  
  

Working Conditions

Physical/Mental Demands: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.