Student Success & Community Engagement Liaison

Applitrack; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Liaison to support attendance, engagement, and academic persistence. This role collaborates with site administration, counseling staff, and program leadership to strengthen student connections and reduce barriers to graduation.

The position may serve multiple campuses and involves trauma-informed practices, cultural learning initiatives, and occasional evenings or weekends for family events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience with high school students preferred.
• Experience in student engagement or community outreach preferred.
• Spanish or Indigenous language fluency highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists administration in attendance improvement and drop-out prevention efforts.
• Supports early identification of students at risk of disengagement.
• Maintains consistent communication with students and families regarding attendance and academic progress.
• Conducts home visits using personal transportation when appropriate and approved.
• Applies trauma-informed and strengths-based strategies to support students experiencing academic, social, or personal challenges.
• Collaborates with counseling and administrative staff to support student persistence and graduation pathways.
• Develops and maintains a two-way communication link between the school and families, community partners, and local organizations.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and executing cultural family engagement nights and other community-based events.
• Participates in and supports school-related events that may occur outside of the regular school day, including evenings and weekends.
• Provides families with information about available school and community resources.
• Maintains accurate records of outreach efforts, home visits, family engagement activities, and student participation.

Skills

Relationship building

Trauma-informed practices

Confidentiality

Organization

Student support

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Liaison to support attendance, engagement, and academic persistence. This role collaborates with site administration, counseling staff, and program leadership to strengthen student connections and reduce barriers to graduation.

The position may serve multiple campuses and involves trauma-informed practices, cultural learning initiatives, and occasional evenings or weekends for family events.