Community Liaison - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Community Liaison supports the school’s efforts to connect with and engage families and surrounding communities. The role provides consistent on-site support to school staff and families to help them communicate, familiarize new families with the school, and build effective relationships that support students’ deep learning. The liaison supports family involvement in education, welcomes and orients new families, facilitates communication among families, the school, and community, and helps connect families with district and community resources. The role also assists with routine reception and visitor services, supports the school clinic on an emergency or as-needed basis, contributes to district initiatives supporting the McKinney-Vento population, and monitors student behavior during school activities as required.

Requirements

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Two years of experience in administrative assistant/clerical work, human resources, payroll, accounting, community liaison work, or community/public relations.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
Passing score on the district interpreting and translating test, if bilingual.
Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Intermediate knowledge of common office application software and Microsoft Office.
Intermediate interpersonal relations skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate organizational skills.
Ability to operate common office equipment.
Ability to work alone and with others.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy books.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or training beyond high school.
Experience working in an educational environment.
Basic bilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support active parental involvement in children’s education at home, at school, and across the district.
Welcome new families and help them establish themselves in the school and surrounding community by sharing information and helpful resources.
Facilitate communication and understanding between families, the school, and the community.
Introduce and welcome families to participate in school and community communication meetings, including PASS and PTCO.
Promote regular student attendance by providing outreach and resources to families in need.
Collaborate with District offices as needed to facilitate family and program support.
Build relationships with school staff to help students find support for academic, social, and emotional growth.
Gather and disseminate community and district resources.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to collaborating with families and the community.
Answer telephone calls, greet visitors, route calls, take messages, conduct building tours, provide directions, and provide routine information and assistance to students, parents, and staff.
Support and assist the school clinic on an emergency basis or when necessary.
Support district initiatives for the McKinney-Vento population, including direct community support of district resource pantries.
Monitor and reinforce appropriate student behavior during activities such as play, lunch, in-school suspension, or classroom activities, as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.