Parent Liaison

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a dedicated coordinator to support District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs that build capacity for parental involvement. This role works with Palmetto Elementary to connect families with Title I resources and training.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, managing the Parent Resource Center, organizing workshops, and communicating with families through newsletters and the website.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an educational or social services environment.
• Knowledge of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Ability to relate/interact with diverse cultures and social groups.
• Must exercise strict confidentiality handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Parent Resource Center operations and greet parents.
• Develop and maintain a Parent Library and provide training for parents.
• Assist parents with understanding Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, and school improvement.
• Provide orientation for new parents and create opportunities for parent involvement.
• Coordinate academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times.
• Organize and train volunteers; recruit and retain volunteers.
• Advertise Title I Parent Involvement activities through various media.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters, Parent Center updates, and the website.
• Serve as liaison between the school and Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES.
• Respond to parent inquiries (calls, emails, letters) and assist with progress reports.
• Participate in early release conferences and explain progress reports and report cards.
• Calculate and maintain data on parental involvement and complete Title I documentation on time.
• Assist in developing and monitoring Parent Involvement Budget and Title I records.
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents.
• Conduct surveys and program evaluations of parent activities and Title I programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing Parental Involvement Policy and school compact.
• Serve as liaison between school and community to access resources.
• Develop partnerships with social agencies and engage PTA and Parent Involvement Committee.
• Attend meetings and professional learning as directed by Title I Office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Organizational skills

Volunteer coordination

Budget tracking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines

• Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents
• Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out
• Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials
• Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement
• Provides orientation for all parents new to the school
• Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child
• Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times
• Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers
• Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media
• Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website
• Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES
• Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center
• Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards
• Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement
• Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner
• Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget
• Monitors and maintains records required by Title I
• Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement
• Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents
• Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs
• Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program
• Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact
• Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes
• Assists parents in accessing community resources
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office
• Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager

Category: Support Staff

Job Function: Support Staff

Department: Palmetto Elementary

Summary

Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines

Essential Duties

• Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents
• Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out
• Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials
• Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement
• Provides orientation for all parents new to the school
• Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child
• Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times
• Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers
• Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media
• Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website
• Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES
• Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center
• Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards
• Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement
• Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner
• Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget
• Monitors and maintains records required by Title I
• Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement
• Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents
• Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs
• Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program
• Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact
• Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes
• Assists parents in accessing community resources
• Develops partnerships with other social agencies
• Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office
• Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

None required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
• Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
• Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
• Ability to solicit resources for District needs
• Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Nearest Major Market:

Atlanta