Temp: Community School Liaison - Oakwood Elementary

TrulyHired; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) seeks a temporary Community School Liaison to connect the school with families and the broader community. You will mentor students, coordinate group activities, and help ensure participation and reporting on outcomes.

The role emphasizes facilitating communication across diverse communities, maintaining records, and supporting school initiatives through collaborative events and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred to support diverse families and partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in English; ability to engage with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students and families within the Community School catchment area.
• Monitor and mentor a group of students and caregivers.
• Coordinate group sessions and submit timely reports on participation and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Serve as liaison between school and diverse families in events and meetings.
• Participate in community and school activities aligned with school initiatives.
• Track progress of activities and record results.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description

Title Code: Temp: Community School Liaison

Job Details: Bilingual preferred

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the link between the community school and the school community and as a point of contact for the school administrators, staff, parents, and community school program managers. Mentors and/or tutors small groups, works with families at the school and in the community, and participates in activities that support students and their education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works to support students and families within the Community School catchment area.
• Monitors and/or mentors an identified group of students and caregivers.
• Coordinates group sessions and maintains and submits timely reports detailing student participation and outcomes.
• Ensures accurate and confidential student records.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and a community of diverse families in school and community events and parent/guardian meetings.
• Participates in community and school activities that support the school's initiatives and programs.
• Monitors progress of all school-community related activities and keeps records of the results of such events.
• Facilitates activities and events that promote the development of stronger staff relationships with parents/guardians, families, and the community.
• Establishes effective and cooperative working relationships with professional and support staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year Group facilitation and/or Supervision experience preferred;
• One (1) year experience in human development, community outreach, child psychology, counseling, special education or related fields preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent clerical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follows assignment, exercise initiative and good judgment in the timely execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience in order to support their child's educational experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

• Approved Date: 1/1/2022
• Established Date: 12/1/2021
• Title Code: Y00183
• Title: LIAISON: COMMUNITY SCHOOL TEMPORARY
• Alternate Title: Liaison: Community School Temporary
• Reports to Generic: Principal
• Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
• Division: Student & Systemic Supports
• Business Unit: Community Schools
• Unit: 0
• FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Family: Administrative and Office Support
• Sub-Function: Office/Staff Support

Welcome to ATX Learning

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community.

Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. Notable landmarks include the United State Naval Academy, Fort George G. Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, with 432 miles of tidal shoreline. Fine dining, state parks, major cultural attractions, the best in entertainment and professional sports are within easy access to our central location.