Family Liaison- Charlton Street School
Family Liaison- Charlton Street School
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Job Description
Background on Southbridge Public Schools:
Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2000 students across six schoolsand we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education were seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a GoldLevel PBIS District were proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators highquality curriculum targeted professional development and an unwavering commitment to our students.
Many of our learners face significant challenges but our educators dont see limitsthey see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations strong relationships and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress were seeking educators who are committed reflective and ready to collaborate in a learningfocused studentcentered environment.
If youre ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.
Family Liaison
The Family Liaison job responsibility is to serve as the bridge between families schools and the community. The Family Liaison is committed to actively engaging all families in understanding their interests needs and aspirations for their child. The Liaison supports teachers staff and administrators as the school develops and implements best practices to become one force in supporting children enabling them to become the best versions of themselves. Family LiaisonsCommunicate Connect Collaborate and Celebrateeffectively to support this work.
The Family Liaison helps establish systems and processes to cultivate and leverage family and community partnerships and strengthen positive school climate. They support this by focusing their work on assessing and addressing needs through:
Communicating:
- Through an appropriate cultural and linguistic lens the Family Liaison ensures that families are aware of:
- school events and priorities
- school based and community based resources
- opportunities to volunteer in and outside of the classroom/school building
- how to navigate the school system and advocate for their child
- knowing what questions to ask
- knowing how to read and interpret their childs data
- knowing who to speak with when supporting their childs school experience
- Ensure that teachers have the tools and support they need to share information with families regarding students progress and how parents/guardians can support learning at home
Connecting:
- Through effective communication and active listening be able to:
- connect families with the resources available through Southbridge Public Schools and Community Partners
- connect families with volunteer opportunities in and outside the classroom
- connect teachers and parents/guardians to improve student outcomes
Collaborating:
- Through deliberate efforts the Family Liaison will develop a mechanism for parental/guardian voice in school decision making.
- Influence the development of policies practices and programs affecting their child
- parents/guardians will work with liaison and to plan whole school events
- The Family Liaison will collaborate with teachers to identify ways to expand their classroom outside the classrooms four walls.
- teachers will provide learning activities that can be completed at home and during family events
Celebrating:
- By acknowledging the school and greater communitys endeavors the Family Liaison will highlight accomplishments and improvements in climate and culture academic success increased schoolparent collaboration and community partner development:
- partnering with the school PBIS teams
- coordinating family events tellourstory
- develop a gateway for parents/guardians to share their culture ethnicity and heritage in their childs school.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Translation and Interpretation competencies
- Correct English and Spanish usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary
- Experience with Student Information Systems: experience with IPASS/ Aspen preferred
- Modern office practices procedures and use of equipment
- Recordkeeping techniques
- Health and safety regulations
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
- Telephone techniques and etiquette
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching
- Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights up to 30 pounds
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Associate Degree preferred and at least two years of experience working in a public school system.
- Formal translation training
- Experience working with online systems and database student information systems preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
