Parental Involvement Assistant

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

Job summary

Edinburg CISD seeks a Parental Involvement Assistant to visit students' homes under district guidelines, collaborating with counselors, nurses, and special education staff. The role focuses on strengthening parent engagement, explaining school programs, and promoting student success through community links.

The position requires English/Spanish communication, TEA certification or equivalent, a high school credential, and access to a vehicle for frequent district travel.

Qualifications

• TEA certification requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Visit students' homes to explain school programs and reinforce positive attitudes toward school.
• Report home problems to counselor or principal.
• Assist families in connecting with community services and agencies.
• Serve as interpreter during conferences when needed.
• Work with PAC and maintain student records for compensatory programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication with parents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TEA Certification

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

• 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.

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].