2627 INTERNAL ONLY ParentGuardian School Liaison, Durango School Distritct

Durango, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT Parent/Guardian School Liaisons EMPLOYED WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY.

The Student Support Services Departmentis accepting applications for Parent/Guardian School Liaisons to support Durango School District staff families and the community in the 2026/2027 School year.

Job Title:Parent/Guardian School Liaison Department:Student Services / School Based

Typical Work Year:9 months Job Description Updated: February 20 2026

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services the Parent/Guardian School Liaison serves as a vital link between school staff families and the community. The role focuses on building strong partnerships to support student success in areas such as attendance academics behavior and health. This position provides outreach and guidance to ensure that all families particularly those from diverse backgrounds are effectively connected to school and community resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Feeder Pattern Support:Act as the primary liaison for an assigned cohort of elementary and middle schools to provide seamless advocacy as students progress through the district.
Liaison & Partnership Building:Serve as a primary point of contact between staff parents/guardians and the community to coordinate programs and services that meet student needs.
Family Engagement & Events:Collaborate with school principals and counselors to plan and host family nights tailored to the specific needs of the school community.
District-Wide Advocacy:Attend and support the Executive Director with the Spanish Language Superintendent Advisory Committee the Inclusive Excellence Guiding Coalition and other district-wide councils that advocate for students and families.
Student Support Meetings:Actively participate in and support IEP meetings school attendance teams and Child Study meetings to facilitate problem-solving and goal-setting.
Parent Group Collaboration:Establish and maintain strong connections with school-based parent groups including Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and School Accountability Committees (SACs).
Outreach & Problem Solving:Facilitate conversations between families and the school regarding concerns in attendance academics or health and assist in developing strategies for student growth.
Community Resource Coordination:Identify family needs and refer them to appropriate school or community services establishing partnerships with local agencies to enhance support.
Communication:Compose and distribute correspondence initiate telephone calls and conduct home visits to build partnerships between the school and the home.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Communication:Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English using tact patience and courtesy.
Interpersonal Skills:Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Technical Proficiency:Proficiency in modern office practices and the operation of computers and assigned software.
Problem-Solving:Knowledge of basic interviewing and advisement techniques to identify and address family needs.
Organizational Skills:Ability to maintain regular attendance and manage record-keeping and filing techniques effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:Typically requires two years of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment.
Licensure:Must possess the ability to travel within the county and to various school locations to perform essential duties.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100 Durango CO 81303 or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 .

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT Parent/Guardian School Liaisons EMPLOYED WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY.The Student Support Services Departmentis accepting applications for Parent/Guardian School Liaisons to support Durango School District staff families and the community in the 2026/2027 ...

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT Parent/Guardian School Liaisons EMPLOYED WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY.

The Student Support Services Departmentis accepting applications for Parent/Guardian School Liaisons to support Durango School District staff families and the community in the 2026/2027 School year.

Job Title:Parent/Guardian School Liaison Department:Student Services / School Based

Typical Work Year:9 months Job Description Updated: February 20 2026

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Feeder Pattern Support:Act as the primary liaison for an assigned cohort of elementary and middle schools to provide seamless advocacy as students progress through the district.
Liaison & Partnership Building:Serve as a primary point of contact between staff parents/guardians and the community to coordinate programs and services that meet student needs.
Family Engagement & Events:Collaborate with school principals and counselors to plan and host family nights tailored to the specific needs of the school community.
District-Wide Advocacy:Attend and support the Executive Director with the Spanish Language Superintendent Advisory Committee the Inclusive Excellence Guiding Coalition and other district-wide councils that advocate for students and families.
Student Support Meetings:Actively participate in and support IEP meetings school attendance teams and Child Study meetings to facilitate problem-solving and goal-setting.
Parent Group Collaboration:Establish and maintain strong connections with school-based parent groups including Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and School Accountability Committees (SACs).
Outreach & Problem Solving:Facilitate conversations between families and the school regarding concerns in attendance academics or health and assist in developing strategies for student growth.
Community Resource Coordination:Identify family needs and refer them to appropriate school or community services establishing partnerships with local agencies to enhance support.
Communication:Compose and distribute correspondence initiate telephone calls and conduct home visits to build partnerships between the school and the home.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Communication:Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English using tact patience and courtesy.
Interpersonal Skills:Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Technical Proficiency:Proficiency in modern office practices and the operation of computers and assigned software.
Problem-Solving:Knowledge of basic interviewing and advisement techniques to identify and address family needs.
Organizational Skills:Ability to maintain regular attendance and manage record-keeping and filing techniques effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:Typically requires two years of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment.
Licensure:Must possess the ability to travel within the county and to various school locations to perform essential duties.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students
Organizational skills
Classroom Management
Behavioral Health
Classroom Experience
Mediation Experience
Special Education
Conflict Management
Teaching
Experience with Children
Public Speaking
Word Processing

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Durango School District 9-R

The Durango School District 9-R is located in the town of Durango, Colorado and the outlying area of La Plata County. Our location in the Four Corners region provides an abundance of outdoor activities in all seasons. The Durango School District has seven elementary schools, a char ... View more

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