Family School Liaison

Meriden School District; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriden School District is seeking a Family School Liaison who will act as a link between students, families, Meriden Public Schools and the community. The liaison supports parents as partners in their child's education, connects students to MPS learning initiatives and community partners, and advocates for students to access support services.

A primary focus is conducting audits and field investigations for residency affidavits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to advocate for students and engage with families and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students and families district-wide as directed.
• Act as a student advocate, conferring with school personnel and family to develop plans to meet student needs.
• Monitor identified students while they attend Meriden Public Schools.

Job description

The Family School Liaison reports directly to the Family School Liaison Coordinator. The position requires the Family School Liaison to act as a link between the students, families, Meriden Public Schools and the community. The liaison will support parents as partners in their child's education by supporting and connecting students to MPS learning initiatives and community partners. One goal of education is to provide all students with services which promote each student's academic motivation and social development. However, some students continually fall behind academically and/or behaviorally at all grade levels. These students, over time may be withdrawing from school and are in need of additional support. The Family Liaison will work with students and their parents/guardian and teacher(s) as well as supplemental services personnel to assist these students in re-identifying with school, become more successful and to encourage access to the broad range of support services available to MPS families. Specific duties include working directly with students and families district-wide when directed. Students will be identified by the student's classroom and supplemental teachers to determine each specific need. The Liaison will act as a student advocate, conferring with school personnel and family to develop plans on how to best meet the student's needs. All identified students will be monitored while they attend Meriden Public Schools.

A primary focus of this role is conducting thorough audits and field investigations for students enrolled under residency affidavits (e.g., Host Family Statements, Non-Parent Guardianship Affidavits). This position requires active engagement with families, including scheduled and unannounced home visits during traditional office hours as well as weeknights and weekends as needed.

Special Requirements:

• Schedule Flexibility:
  • Mandatory willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule including weeknights and weekends to conduct field investigations.
• Transportation:
  • Possession of a valid Connecticut Driver's License and access to a reliable, insured personal motor vehicle.

The Meriden Board of Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, marital, gender indentity or expression, veteran or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies.