Parent Liaison
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Parent Liaison
2025 - 2026
At Dove Academy we pride ourselves on our successes and celebrate both individual and school achievements. Dove Academy is committed to building a better future for its students and families that fosters a culture of universal achievement that involves parents students and staff. This culture is based upon the fundamental belief that each child is capable of meeting high academic standards in reading language arts and math and that the school has the power to make that opportunity a reality. Be a part of a world where everyone soars by applying today!
A successful candidate for this position has:
- An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
- A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
- The ability to build strong relationships with staff students and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
- The willingness to be a humble change agent.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
As the Parent Liaison your core responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Parent Engagement & Support:
Providing information to parents about the local schools procedures instructional programs
and the names and roles of administrators and staff members.
Conducting meetings at school or in their homes for parents who request help in completing
specific forms for school registration.
Providing information to parents about the resources available to them throughout the school
system and community
Becoming familiar with the publications and services of the school systems Parent Portal.
Helping parents access community resources.
Serve as Homeless Liaison for the McKinney Vento Act.
Making home visits to parents as appropriate.
Contacting parents to serve on school committees or to attend special events at the school.
Serving as a contact person for parents to call with questions about the school services or
specific activities and events.
Maintaining confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.
Participating or helping with the School Improvement Committee and/or school renewal efforts.
Student Management:
Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians confidence in the teacher.
Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and
student expectations.
Promotes responsible citizenship through ones actions as a role model.
Student Recruitment & Retention:
Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.
Professional Development & Leadership:
Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the
conditions of success.
Reads and communicates new developments and research in reading to administration and
classroom teachers.
Uses technology effectively for instruction record keeping communication and other
administrative tasks.
Shares responsibility for professional cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities
important to the operation of the Academy.
Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
Continually strives to improve classroom methods teaching techniques and interpersonal
relationships.
Displays personal qualities which reflect favorably upon the individual the group and the
Academy.
Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the Academy.
Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.
Facilities:
Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and
safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
Job Goal: To serve as a liaison between teachers parents students support staff and the community regarding supplemental educational programs and student issues in areas such as
attendance academics behavioral health; provide related outreach support and guidance services.
Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:
Minimum Requirements:
Valid License School Social Worker MSW for Temporary/Full Approval
Social work case reporting and writing skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to counsel students parents and staff individually and in groups.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom as a means of analyzing
academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Work Location:20001 Wexford St Detroit MI 48234
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care a competitive 401(K) plan professional development and much more. View our benefits options here - contact if questions occur.
Working for Choice Schools Associates
Dove Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendents office Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas including instruction professional development curriculum human resources finance compliance communications and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model Dove Academy is a vibrant community of learning comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.
Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sexual orientation national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Employment Type
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