2026-27 Parent Liaison II North Canyon HS

Parent Liaison II

Location: North canyon High School

Non Interim Position

9 mos 8 hrs/day

Grade 16 $16.99 hr

Dates: 08/03/2026 - 05/27/2027

Purpose Statement

The job of Parent Liaison II - Safe & Supportive School Grant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing information on programs/services available to Spanish speaking students and families as well as school and/or district activities and procedures; facilitating administrative processes; referring families to other agencies; and fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school.

This job reports to Safe & Supportive Grant Coordinator

Essential Functions

Assists with the implementation of various programs (e.g. Student Assistance Program (SAP) Positive Behavioral Interventions and support ( PBIS) training and parent education relating to the S3 grant coordinating school performances student production of video projects etc.) for the purpose of developing opportunities for students and their families.

Assists social workers/counselors in the referral of students in consultation with their parents (e.g. enrolling in school applications for services transporting parents/students interpreting technical information obtaining medical records etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services required by parents or teachers.

Attends a variety of meetings (e.g. Safe & Supportive Schools Grant trainings Student AssistanceProgram (SAP) training & team meetings PBIS training & team meetings School Climate team Media& Marketing team Peer Mentor program etc.) for the purpose of conveying an/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Communicates with parents on behalf of school via school website school internet radio community radio & TV broadcasts to the Spanish speaking community (e.g. attendance and homework issues available programs/services completing paperwork etc.) for the purpose of facilitating involvement attachment & student recognition and ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the school and home is formed.

Interacts with community (e.g. business and social services etc.) for the purpose of developing opportunities for students and their families.

Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records (e.g. activity logs phone logs community resources crisis intervention grant application etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing up-to-date reference and audit trail and/or ensuring the availability of items for loan.

Orients students families and volunteers for the purpose of establishing familiarity with program services and required processes.

Refers students and their families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies medical professionals counselors foundations charities etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the need of students and families are met.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. parents students teachers staff outside agencies etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Translates written materials and/or forms for the purpose of ensuring that non-English speaking families have a clear understanding of information or services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling copying etc.) for the purpose of supporting the Safe & Supportive Grant Coordinator in providing necessary records/materials.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; concepts of grammar and punctuation; knowledge of community resources.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-relatedequipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability basedcompetencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working flexible hours; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting 20% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency:

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.