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

Certification/Licensure

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands