Parent Liaison, Part-Time (Temporary - 2026/2027 School Year)

Users Group; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerton School District is seeking a part-time Parent Liaison for the 2026/2027 school year. The role is non-exempt with a 9-month calendar (181 days) and a daily work schedule of 5.8 hours.

Start date is November 2026, with duties including translating materials, connecting families with services, and fostering home–school partnerships. Responsibilities include coordinating parent meetings, assisting with program information, and supporting students and families through outreach, referrals,

Qualifications

• Knowledge includes community resources and principles of a community services program; and grammar and punctuation in English and a designated second language.
• Skills include planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using standard office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather data, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents to build an ongoing home-school partnership.
• Coordinates home visits and parent meetings to discuss student and family needs.
• Distributes clothing, food, and supplies to disadvantaged students and families.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential lists and records for documentation and audit trails.
• Prepares attendance, homeless lists, activity logs, and emergency cards.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Record keeping

Office software

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Parent Liaison, Part-Time (Temporary - 2026/2027 School Year)

Job Description

TYPE: Classified STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY LEVEL: $15.15 (9 month position, NoBenefit Package) WORK CALENDAR: 181 day, 5.8 hours per day START DATE: November 2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Parent Liaison is done for the purpose/s of providing information on programs/services available to students and families, as well as school and/or district activities and procedures; referring families to other agencies; translating materials and information in a designated second language; and fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, enrollment, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed.
• Coordinates home visits and parent meetings for the purpose of gaining information and/or discussing needs and problems involving students and their families.
• Distributes clothing, food, and supplies as needed for the purpose of providing items to disadvantaged students and their families.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. activity logs, phone logs, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing up-to-date reference and audit trail, and/or ensuring the availability of items for loan.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions as needed for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing information.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports, and written materials (e.g. attendance, homeless lists, activity logs, phone logs, emergency cards, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff, providing written support, and/or developing recommendations.
• Provides assistance to students, staff, teachers, parents, and community members (e.g. applications for services, transporting parents/students, interpreting technical information, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services required by parents or teachers.
• Provides support during parent meetings for the purpose of facilitating effective communication between parents and school staff and promoting collaboration.
• Refers students and their families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the needs of students and families are met.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. parents, students, teachers, staff, outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective services for students and families.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; and concepts of grammar and punctuation in both English and SecondLanguage.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing standard office equipment, including utilizing pertinent software applications.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job‑related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working flexible hours; working well independently and collaboratively with others; and displaying excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 65% sitting, 15% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Clearances: Criminal Background Check, MMR, IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Contact Information

343 N. Carlisle Ave
Phone - 928.341.6000
Fax - 928.341.6090
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