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

Somerton Elementary School District 11; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerton Elementary School District 11 is seeking a part-time Parent Liaison for the 2026/2027 school year, based in Somerton, Arizona. The role includes communicating with families, coordinating home meetings, and linking families to community resources.

You will translate materials and support districts’ activities while fostering home-school partnerships. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience with records management, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and program concepts.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and convey information clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data.
• Ability to schedule activities and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents on behalf of school to foster home-school partnership.
• Coordinates home visits and parent meetings to discuss needs.
• Distributes clothing, food, and supplies to disadvantaged families.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential records and logs.
• Participates in meetings to relay program guidelines and gather information.
• Performs clerical tasks to support teachers and administrators.
• Prepares reports and written materials for parents and staff.
• Provides assistance to students, staff, and families including interpreting information.

Skills

Communication

Planning & coordination

Record keeping

Office software

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HS/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

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

Somerton Elementary School District 11 Tierra del Sol Elementary - Somerton, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

Work Environment

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

Job Details

TYPE: Classified STATUS:Non-ExemptSALARY LEVEL: $15.15 (9 month position, NoBenefit Package) WORK CALENDAR: 181 day, 5.8 hours per day START DATE: November2026

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jerry Cabrera
• PO Box 3200
• Somerton, Arizona 85350
• Phone: [phone] ext 6026
• Email: [e-mail]