Family Liaison - Part-time

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking a Family Liaison assigned to a school location to build cooperative relationships between families and school personnel and empower families to partner with the school to become active participants in their children’s education.

The role involves organizing family activities, coordinating with administrators, serving as a liaison to community agencies, recruiting participants, and improving school‑to‑home communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in working with parents, staff and community members.
• Good communication and technology skills.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal and staff to organize and implement family activities.
• Collaborate with school administrators on family engagement work.
• Serve as a liaison between community agencies and families.
• Coordinate volunteer activities and recruit participants.
• Improve school-to-home communication and collect data via surveys.
• Attend meetings and stay informed on school and family concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location - TBD

Job Code: 404

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Time Schedule: As needed

Supervisor - Building Principal

Hourly rate: $13.63

Retirement System: SERS

If there are questions regarding specific responsibilities of this position, please contact Misty Wheeler, Human Resource Specialist 330-761-2916.

Position Description

Family Liaison will be assigned to a school location and is responsible for building cooperative working relationships between families and school personnel to empower families to partner with the school to become active participants in the education of their children.

Note

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Qualifications

Required: All of the following must be met at time of application except where noted:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in working with parents, staff and citizens within the Akron Public Schools community
• Communication skills and Technology skills
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation

Desired

• Experience in an elementary/secondary school setting
• Experience in working with volunteer social service agencies or organizations

Functions

• Work with principal and staff to organize and implement family activities
• Collaborate with school administrators and staff on family engagement work
• Serve as a liaison between community agencies and families
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Serve as a resource person for staff and families.
• Work with building leadership to coordinate services available for families
• Develop positive rapport with students, families and school officials.
• Ability to gather information through the use of surveys and collect necessary data
• Work to improve school-to-home communication
• Knowledge of Akron Public Schools' policies and procedures
• Facilitate family Involvement at school site
• Recruit students and families for participation in programs
• Meets regularly with building staff to stay abreast of school and family concerns
• Serves as liaison to families for the purpose of removing school barriers.
• Participates on various committees
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students and families.
• Regularly attend school and district meetings, forums and conferences regarding family engagement programming

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands of the job 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 see, talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit and stand; stoop; kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 25 pounds in weight.

The employee must have the mobility to frequently travel to school sites.

General Expectations

• Responsible to work cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses, and service providers.
• Responsible for accurate and timely record-keeping and reports as required.
• Responsible to drive a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator's license as required by the position
• Required to travel, both within the school district and outside of the school district.
• Responsible to attend meetings, in-services, and training programs as related to the position held.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").