Family Liaison

Discovery Elementary School; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Family Liaison for Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on empowering families to participate actively in their children’s education and providing information about school programs, community resources, and services.

The position involves collaborating with school staff to ensure wraparound support, facilitating access to ParentVUE and other tools, and helping families navigate programs like free meals and LCPS services.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience assisting families with navigating programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted first contact for families seeking information and resources within the school.
• Encourage and facilitate family engagement and participation in the child’s education.
• Refer families to local community resources to meet basic needs.
• Help families navigate school technology (ParentVUE, Schoology, email, etc.).
• Assist families in applying for LCPS programs and school services.
• Educate families on school policies, procedures and practices.
• Disseminate information about school and community events and initiatives.
• Coordinate interpreters for meetings and events.

Skills

Communication

Cultural diversity

Resource navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools Discovery Elementary School - Ashburn, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Family Liaison

This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5895093
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

The primary role of the Family Liaison is to empower families to become active participants in the education of their children. The Family Liaison works directly with the local school administration and staff by serving as a resource for families within their school community. Family liaisons provide families with a variety of information about programs, school requirements, resources, epical events, and/or activities. Family liaisons also provide families with information about community, nonprofit, and government organizations within Loudoun County to assist with basic needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Serve as a person of trust and first point of contact for families seeking information about and resources within their child’s school,
• Encourage and facilitate family engagement and participation in the child’s education,
• Refer families to resources and organizations within the local community to assist with meeting basic needs,
• Help families navigate school technology to include ParentVUE, Schoology, Permission Click, email, etc.,
• Assist families in applying for LCPS and school supported programs such as free & reduced meals, McKinney-Vento, ParentVUE verification, etc.,
• Educate families on understanding and navigating the school culture, policies, procedures and practices,
• Regularly disseminate information to families about school and community events, programs, resources, and initiatives,
• Request interpreters for school meetings and events,
• Keep current on services provided by community-based organizations, nonprofits, and other providers within Loudoun County,
• Collaborate with the school administration, school social worker, school counselor, and other staff to ensure full wraparound support for families and students in need,
• Facilitate school and community partnerships for initiatives such as weekend meals, clothing distribution, school supplies drives, and others, which may involve picking up supplies from community partners,
• Promote an equitable, welcoming and accepting atmosphere for learners and families of all backgrounds, and
• Assist families and students to access the resources available at the school and county level.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

• Education

  High school diploma or GED

  Experience

  • Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds
  • Previous experience assisting students, families, or clients with resource navigation

  Licenses and Certifications

  NA

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to relates well to people of all ethnic groups
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to travel between work sites or other locations throughout the day as required to meet staffing or operational needs

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$21.22 per hour

Months, Days, Hours: 10 months, 187 days, 3.5 hours

Salary Scale: https:www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Union

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DIS-A, DIS-B, DIS-C
• Email: [e-mail]