Parental Involvement Assistant

Edinburg CISD; Edinburg Acres Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD at Harwell Middle School is seeking a Support Staff/ Parental Involvement Assistant to engage families and support students within the Parental Involvement program. The role reports to the Campus Principal and Parental Involvement Supervisor and operates on a 190-day, non-exempt schedule.

The ideal candidate will communicate in English and Spanish, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to coordinate with parents, students, and teachers to

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
• Driver's license and vehicle.
• Ability to work and communicate with parents, students, and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Visit students' homes to explain school programs and reinforce positive attitudes toward school.
• Report home problems observed to counselor/principal.
• Familiarize with school/community services and assist families in accessing them.
• Listen to parents and advise on proper channels for questions/solutions.
• Serve as interpreter for parents during conferences with staff.
• Assist in recording suspected violations for follow-up.
• Help reduce absenteeism through home visits and calls.
• Support counselor with parents regarding children's progress.
• Work with the PAC at the campus.
• Identify and maintain records for compensatory students.
• Inform parents how they can be involved in education.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Communication with parents/students/te

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

• Position Type:

  Support Staff/ Parental Involvement Assistant

• Date Posted:

  8/5/2026

• Location:

  Harwell Middle School

• Date Available:

  08/05/2026

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal/Parental Involvement Supervisor

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 190 days WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED JUN 19, 2019

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 Minimum $22.44 Maximum PAY GRADE: PI2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To visit student's homes as assigned by campus principal in light of the program guidelines andneeds of the Counselor, Nurse, and Special Education Resource Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• Driver's License and vehicle
• Possess the ability to work and communicate with parents, students, and teachers

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Visit student's homes to explain school programs, to reinforce positive attitudes of parents andstudents toward school, and to learn of any home problems that may have a bearing on student accomplishments in school.
• Report problems observed in the home to counselor, principal and/or the person making thereferral.
• Become familiar with services provided by the school and community social agencies, assistsfamilies in their relations with those public and private agencies.
• Listen to parents and assist with their concerns and advises them as to proper channels forseeking answers and/or solutions.
• Serve as interpreter for parents when necessary in conferences with principals, teachers andcounselors.
• Assist the principal in recording any suspected violations of the law regarding health orhousing code violation, child abuse, etc., for immediate follow-up action.
• Assist in reducing absenteeism through home visits, phone calls etc.
• Assist the counselor in working with parents concerning children's progress and neededencouragement.
• Work with Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at the assigned campus.
• Identify, recruits, and maintains appropriate records for compensatory students.
• Inform parents of ways in which they can serve and become involved in the education of theirchildren.
• Assist with the implementation of the district's volunteer and Parental InvolvementProgram.
• Prepare and follow through with clothing referrals for Title I students.
• Assist with the implementation of the district's Project Gateway dropout reductionprogram.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, telephone

WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; Frequent district travel

FUNDING:

Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscriminiation Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] ,Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] ,Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].