Family Engagement Specialist & School Liaison

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking a Parent Support Specialist to serve as a key resource for families, linking them to educational opportunities, after-school activities, and community resources. You will help inform parents about school programs and coordinate parent education activities to boost engagement and student success.

The role involves home visits, maintaining documentation, acting as a liaison between families and staff, and organizing volunteers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written form.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with community resources and educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to parents about learning activities and school programs.
• Complete home visits and document them.
• Refer families to community resources and act as liaison with school staff.
• Coordinate parent education activities and programs.
• Disseminate information about community and school activities.
• Develop plans to increase parental engagement.
• Recruit, process and train campus volunteers.
• Attend required professional learning sessions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)

Job description

Dallas ISD is seeking a Parent Support Specialist to serve as a key resource for families, linking them to educational opportunities, after-school activities, and community resources. You will help inform parents about school programs and coordinate parent education activities to boost engagement and student success.

The role involves home visits, maintaining documentation, acting as a liaison between families and staff, and organizing volunteers.