Instructional Assistant (Parent Liaison)/Bus Driver

Wayne County Public Schools; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Parent Liaison to enhance communication between school staff and families. The role involves building relationships, providing support during critical periods, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent qualifications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must meet Highly Qualified Status requirements.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between school staff and parents.
• Make telephone calls and/or home visits.
• Provide direct support for families during critical school periods.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parent Liaison

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

TITLE: Parent Liaison

Qualifications

Must meet the requirements for Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following qualifications:

• Hold at least an Associate’s Degree, or
• Have 48 hours of transferable college coursework, or
• Have completed the Pathways to Teacher Assistant I (48 hours) and the Teacher Assistant Training II (48 hours) for 96 contact hours, and
• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver for a school bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: Facilitate communication between school staff and parents. Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective communication between the school and home of Wayne County Public School students

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Serve as a bridge of communication between schools and families.
• Make telephone calls and/or home visits to build reciprocal communication between parents and the schools.
• Provide assistance and information to school personnel to improve relationships between parents-teacher, cross cultural understanding, and to improve the involvement of parents and families.
• Provide direct support for families during critical school periods such as registration and parent teacher conferences.
• Work with principals, teachers and staff to modify communications-contact procedures at each school.
• Provide reciprocal information to increase cross cultural knowledge and understanding.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for all matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the building Principal.
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt 9/6/2018

Starting Salary and/or Grade: TBD

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, ability to communicate with school personnel, employees, and students while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with parents, students and school staff.
• Ability to interact and deal with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.