School Community Liaison (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a liaison to connect the school with families and the community, promoting involvement in school activities and coordinating with TUSD services and external social service agencies.

The role requires strong English communication, multi-cultural awareness, and reliable transportation, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in public relations, social services, volunteer programs, or community services.
• Alternate pathway: associate degree plus three years in required areas.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the school and families to encourage involvement in activities.
• Coordinate referrals with school services, community agencies, and staff.
• Provide information to staff, students, and families as needed.

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 Licenserequiredwithin 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

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Grijalva Elementary School - Drexel & Mission Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 10.5 month

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.

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.