Community Liaison - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Community Liaison supports the school’s efforts to connect with and engage families and communities surrounding the school and across the district. The role provides consistent on-site support to school staff and families, helps families communicate with the school, familiarizes new families with the school and community, and supports effective relationships that enable students to engage in deep learning. The position also shares community and district resources, assists with welcoming and supporting visitors, contributes to district initiatives serving the McKinney-Vento population, and may assist the school clinic in emergencies or when necessary. The role is performed in a normal school district environment, both indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Two years of administrative assistant/clerical, human resources, payroll, accounting, community liaison, or community/public relations experience.
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, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Intermediate knowledge of common office application software and Microsoft Office.
Intermediate interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to operate common office equipment; work alone and with others; write routine reports and correspondence; and 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 among families, the school, and the community.
Introduce and welcome families to school and community communication meetings, such as PASS and PTCO.
Promote regular student attendance through outreach and resources for families in need.
Collaborate with District offices as needed to facilitate support for families and programs.
Build strong 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 to support collaboration with families and the community.
Answer telephone calls; greet visitors; route calls and take messages; direct 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 serving 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.