Community Engagement Liaison (CEL)

Indiana Public Schools•East Chicago, IN

70d

About The Position

The family plays an important role in the life of our students. Research shows that when parents/families are involved in a child's life, attitudes, motivation and self-esteem are improved. Research also indicates that parental involvement supports and motivates the school's staff, resulting in increased teacher and program effectiveness. The prime focus of parental involvement activities will be to establish a strong link between school and the community.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
Prefer Bi-lingual

Responsibilities

Model and facilitate a welcoming school environment for their assigned school in collaboration with building administration and staff.
Be an ambassador of the SCEC Strategic Plan within the sectors of school and community and will be the pivotal link in helping families' access services to meet their individual and collective needs, in order that barriers that impede the academic and personal success of students and self can be diminished.
Serve the families and students in grades Pre-K-12th in all Title schools.
Identify, develop and implement a diversity of Title 1 Services through the school-based Family Resource Center (FRC) that reflects the needs of the student/family population served.
Develop and nurture an active Parent Leadership committee, representing ALL grades levels in their designated school of assignment.
Provide critical knowledge or access to knowledge of all SCEC Title 1 Program services both academic and non-academic to families, while promoting the channels for securing desired services.
Participate in district-wide Title 1 student events as assigned, such as BTSR, pre-registration for student programs, fall student enrollment, School Open House, Technology and building student and/or family initiatives.
Work a "flex schedule" to meet the needs of his/her building/student/family needs.
Be an active problem-solver, have the ability to take initiative, while alo take guidance when appropriate.
Be a resource to and facilitate training for parents on topics of child development, behavior acquisition and addressing childhood behavioral concerns, student expectations, and achievement through the Annual Title 1 Meetings and monthly Parent Involvement Workshops.
Develop and facilitate an "Ambassador Welcome Program" for new students and parents in collaboration with the school's Parent Leadership Committee.
Serve as the resource or resource link for parents whereby English is their second language.
Facilitate volunteer opportunities for designed school building and implement their school's Parent Involvement Policy.
Work effectively with building and district level administrators within all K-12th Title 1 schools
Be a training resource for parent engagement for building staff.
Engage SCEC educational and support staff to create an effective communication channel in order that school and family connections may be established and sustained for the benefit of student success.
Function as the "Parent Feedback" loop for school improvement.
Collect data as assigned, maintain records and submit data records within the set timeframe.
Support and assist as needed district-wide SCEC marketing campaigns and work collaboratively with the district F.A.C.E. Coordinator.
Report to their supervisor (F.A.C.E. Coordinator), building administrator and Title 1 director to keep them abreast of CEL activities, concern, and seek guidance and needed.
Handle all assigned duties with professional integrity and a motivation that reflects enthusiasm for her/his role.
Be dependable in meeting their role expectations.
Be culturally sensitive in their interaction with students, families, and staff.
Participate in in-service training and professional development as provided.
Maintain confidentiality with families served; accept for circumstances involving harm to self or others or in case of supervision.
Participate in monthly departmental meetings.
Collaborate with service providers that focus on the transitional age of Pre-K and youth/adults in the realm of school to work and areas or the emerging workforce, facilitating linking resources to needs.
Seek out community resources in support of FRC program services.