Norwood Elementary.Care Liaison.1207

BCPS•Dundalk, MD

3d•$23 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a liaison to families and/or student caregivers to provide assistance, resources, and support. Assists with coordination and access to information for students and families. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals and strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
Two years of experience providing services to children and families or related community experience.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison for student caregivers to provide assistance, access to information, resources and supports.
Assists with School Student Support Services team and educators with organizing events for parents/caregivers and family members.
Supports community school facilitator and/or principal in developing interest and involvement among families/caregivers in the school by encouraging participation in engagement activities that provide opportunities to build the capacity of caregivers, engage caregivers in shared decision making, and offer access to information that will support student learning.
Collects data regarding caregiver conferences, workshops, and other activities in order to better understand and promote family/caregiver engagement in the school community.
Confers and works with school administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, community partners and others regarding engagement participation and feedback data to determine appropriate strategies to address caregiver needs.
Develops rapport with students, their caregivers and school staff in the interest of promoting the progress of the students.
Contacts caregivers to serve on school committees or to attend family/caregiver events at the school.
Arranges transportation and/or childcare for caregivers who request the assistance.
Liaison between the school and district wide family and community engagement providing support with the district family engagement plan, attending meetings, and getting feedback on district family engagement initiatives.
Serves as the contact person for caregivers to share their feedback or concerns about the School Progress Plan, Family Engagement Plan and/or grant budget (e.g., Title I, Concentration or Poverty Grant).
Assist the school attendance team with providing families/caregivers with access to resources that support students and families/caregivers with resources to address barriers to student attendance.
Collaborates to develop the school-based Family Engagement Plan and the school-level Home to School Compact as well as distributes the Title I District Level Family Engagement Plan.
Invites caregivers to participate in the annual Title I meetings, when applicable.
Assists the school team with creating the sign in sheets, agendas, and gathering resources for family engagement events.
Attends required meetings, professional learning, and workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.