Community Relation LiaisonFt
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Job Description
Job Summary
Provides liaison services between an assigned school its students and the neighboring
community. Works with students and parents on the development and/or improvement of
verbal communication skills mediating problems and facilitating a variety of parent and
student workshops. Establishes and maintains linkages between the school and the
community in an effort to create a cooperative and collaborative atmosphere and to foster
the development of a schoolcommunity partnership.
Essential Functions
Assists in the resolution of problems among students among paraprofessional staff
between students and staff between parents and staff and between the school and the
community.
Serves as a mentor to students.
Advocates for parents as needed and encourages and assists them in communicating
concerns/issues to school staff.
Works with students and parents on the development of effective communication skills.
Works with students and parents on the development of conflict resolution and mediation
skills.
Participates in Student Support Team meetings and parent conferences and provides
input on behalf of the child and/or parent.
Coordinates and facilitates parent involvement activities including parenting skills
workshops and other related activities.
Networks with community members and communitybased agencies in coordinating
community activities and school functions.
Assists in the development and implementation of a formalized recess program with
structured activities designed to teach and support socialization skills in students.
Networks with community members and communitybased agencies.
Assists parents in locating and enrolling students in before and after school day care
activities.
Maintains a variety of manual and computerized records and prepares periodic reports as
requested.
Performs a variety of clerical duties and support services within the school.
Additional Functions
May provide assistance to teachers in the classroom setting.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
o the functions of and services provided by the various neighborhood groups and
agencies within the community.
o the current social educational and economic issues as they relate to urban
families.
o the effects of health economic and social problems on the ability of children to
achieve.
Demonstrated ability to:
o learn the functions of and services provided by the School District.
o interpret and explain District policies and procedures pertaining to school
discipline.
o work collaboratively with communitybased agencies on a variety of activities.
o promote and encourage community interest and participation in various school
activities.
o communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
o follow both written and verbal instructions.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of fulltime paid or volunteer experience participating in community school or
church activities which has included working with families.
Employment Type
Full Time
