School Community Liaison (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a Community Liaison to bridge the school and home, encouraging parental and community involvement in school activities. The role connects staff with TUSD services and external resources to support students and families.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus 5 years in public relations or community services, or an associate's degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of experience in public relations, social services, volunteer programs, or community services, OR
• Associate's degree with three years of experience in the listed areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the school and the home and encourage parent/community involvement in school activities.
• Provide referrals or work with TUSD services and external social service agencies to support staff, students, and families.

Skills

Public relations

Community engagement

Social services

Volunteer programs

Verbal and written communication

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in social science or related field

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Serves as a liaison between the school and the home and encourages parents and community involvement in school activities. This position provides referrals or works with TUSD services and resources and external social service agencies to provide information to staff, students and families as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) years' experience in public relations, social services, volunteer programs, or community services programs. OR
• Associate's degree in social science or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in public relations, social services, volunteer programs or community services programs

Plus, All Of The Following

• Demonstrated knowledge and involvement with community services.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Availability to work flex hours as needed, to include evenings and/or weekends

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire) MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver's License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multi-cultural populations and youth.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Grijalva Elementary School - Drexel & Mission Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 10.5 month

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.