Parent Liaison - Grades K-5

TrulyHired; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a Title I Family Outreach Specialist to support parents of students in Title I schools. You will provide training, assist in building parent capacity, and coordinate with staff and community partners.

This role emphasizes effective communication with families, multilingual engagement, and collaboration with the Office of Federal Programs to implement the school-family engagement plan.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• College training through non-English language preferred.
• Experience providing outreach to families and children required.
• Experience in a Title I setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, families, students, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping skills.
• Bilingual ability in English and a minority language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family outreach and training for parents of all students in Title I schools to assist them in helping their children improve their academic achievement and in becoming active participants in the education of their children.
• Assist with Building Parent Capacity by participating in conferences and helping parents understand progress and curriculum.
• Assist in developing and implementing the school's parent engagement plan and budget.
• Coordinate local and district staff and community partners to build parent capacity.
• Maintain the Title I Parent Center and provide access to learning materials for parents.
• Establish and meet with a Family Engagement Committee regularly.
• Assist with Building Staff Capacity through professional learning sessions to build staff capacity for family engagement.
• Coordinate activities to align with the Local School Plan for Improvement.
• Work with GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with EL families.
• Identify languages for translating school documents for EL families.
• Participate in meetings and professional learning offered by the Office of Federal Programs.
• Outreach to the Community by liaising between school and community for family engagement and partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Clerical skills

Bookkeeping basics

Professional demeanor

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Non-English language college prep

Job description

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications

• Valid Georgia driver's license Required

Education Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• College training and/or academic preparation through non-English language Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Experience providing outreach services to families and children Required
• Experience in a school setting working with Title I Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, families, students, and staff
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Strong clerical skills including typing, word processing skills, and filing
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping skills
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner
• High level of bilingual ability in English and predominant minority language preferred

Primary Responsibilities

Provide family outreach and training activities for parents of all students in Title I schools to assist them in helping their children improve their academic achievement and in becoming active participants in the education of their children.

• Assist with Building Parent Capacity
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences, assisting targeted parents with understanding progress monitoring, Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum, assessments, Title I requirements, and how to support their child ren's academic success
  • Communicate with parents in multiple formats that reflect the needs of the community
  • Assist the Assistant Principal for Title I in collaboration with parent and community stakeholders in the development of the school's parent and family engagement plan, the School-Family Compact, and budget
  • Assist in the coordination of local staff, district staff, and community partners to integrate activities designed to build parent capacity
  • Maintain the Title I Parent Center and consult with teachers for appropriate student learning materials for parent check-out
  • Establish and meet regularly with a Family Engagement Committee
• Assist with Building Staff Capacity
  • Assist in the development of and participate in professional learning and collaboration as it relates to Title I, Part A
  • Assist the Assistant Principal for Title I in facilitating professional learning sessions to build the capacity of teachers and other staff to improve family engagement
  • Assist the Assistant Principal for Title I in collaboration with all staff regularly to coordinate activities to build the capacity of parents that align to the school's Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI), parent and family engagement plan, and the School-Family Compact
  • Work with school leaders on faculty and staff usage of the GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with all parents/families, especially parents/families of English Learner (EL) students
  • Assist school leaders, faculty, and staff on strategies for outreach to all parents, especially those of English Learner (EL) students
  • Assist school leaders in identifying languages for the translation of school documents specifically for parents/families of EL students regarding the education of their children
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and professional learning offered by the Office of Federal Programs
• Outreach to the Community
  • Conduct community outreach as it relates to Title I, Part A
  • Serve as the liaison between school and community for family engagement purposes
  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to create partnerships with local business
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is the largest school system in Georgia and the 13th largest in the nation. A diverse community with urban and suburban characteristics, GCPS is home to students who speak over 158 languages in addition to English. A growing school district, GCPS started this past August with more than 160,000 students and hired over 700 new teachers for the 2009-10 school year.