Aide, Parent Liaison ,T1

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Aide Parent Liaison works to empower parents by bridging communication between schools and home which helps to promote parent engagement, provides information, links to resources, and navigates the system to improve student academic and social success in school. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees are expected to: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Applicant must have an ACTIVE application on file before applying
Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison between parents and school by working closely and conferring with district personnel (e.g., social worker, school counselor, psychologist, school administration).
Provides and interprets information about school procedures, instructional programs, names and roles of administrators and staff members.
Assists with facilitation of parental activities with feeder schools and local community to generate a continuum for student success.
Maintains communication logs to document contact with parents, student, staff, and community.
Serves as contact for parents with questions about the school services or specific activities and events.
Contacts parents to serve on school committees or to attend special events at the school.
Develops rapport with students, their parents, and school administration/staff to promote the proper adjustment and progress of students.
Assists parents and students with accessing educational resources.
Cultivates parental interest in their children’s schools and activities through parental engagement, advocacy, and involvement in various school-connected organizations and committees.
Performs any other duties as assigned.