Parent Coordinator

Liberal High School; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberal High School in Liberal, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Parent Coordinator to engage families and collaborate with administrators and teachers to support student achievement and well-being.

This role requires bilingual communication, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and flexibility for events outside regular hours. The position involves working with diverse communities within the district.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credit hours or ParaPro passing score.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between families and school staff.
• Translate oral and written communications for parents.
• Make phone calls and conduct home visits.
• Coordinate translators for conferences.
• Communicate student and family needs to school staff.
• Plan and organize family engagement events (Open House, Back-to-School Picnics, Math/Reading Nights).
• Partner with community agencies to connect families with services.
• Review the School Parent Engagement Policy annually.
• Conduct parent surveys to improve programming.
• Promote welcoming environment for all families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Diversity experience

Education

48 college credits / ParaPro

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parent Coordinator

Liberal USD 480 Liberal High School - Liberal, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4779534

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal:

The Parent Coordinator works in collaboration with the school principal and staff to actively engage families in the school community. This role is focused on building and maintaining strong partnerships among families, teachers, students, and community organizations to support student achievement and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 48 college credit hours or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.

• Bilingual with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing (Spanish preferred).

• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding their needs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.

• Flexible schedule, including availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between families and school staff, including social workers, teachers, and administrators.

  • Translate oral and written communications for parents.

  • Make phone calls and conduct home visits as necessary.

  • Schedule and coordinate translators for parent-teacher conferences.

• Communicate student and family needs and concerns with appropriate school staff.

• Collaborate with the principal to plan and organize family engagement events such as:

  • Open House / Back-to-School Picnics

  • Math and Reading Nights

  • Parent Information Workshops (e.g., state testing, academic support, technology use)

  • Parent classroom visits and school lunches

  • Monthly student recognition assemblies

• Partner with local community agencies to connect families with support services and resources.

• Work with school leadership to review and revise the School Parent Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact annually.

• Conduct parent surveys to help determine family engagement goals and improve programming.

• Promote a welcoming, inclusive school environment for all families.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator(s).

Working Conditions:

• School-based environment with regular interaction with students, parents, and staff.

• Requires travel within the district and occasional home visits.

• Extended hours during events or busy periods.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Foster , Human Resources Director
• Liberal High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]