Parent Liaison

Summary

Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines
## Essential Duties

- Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents

- Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out

- Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials

- Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement

- Provides orientation for all parents new to the school

- Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child

- Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times

- Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers

- Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media

- Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website

- Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES

- Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center

- Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards

- Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement

- Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner

- Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget

- Monitors and maintains records required by Title I

- Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement

- Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents

- Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs

- Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program

- Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact

- Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes

- Assists parents in accessing community resources

- Develops partnerships with other social agencies

- Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee

- Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office

- Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
## Certification/Licensure

None required
## Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment
## Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Knowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
- Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
- Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
- Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
- Ability to solicit resources for District needs
- Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information

Working Conditions

- Normal office environment

Physical Demands

- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment