John Hanson Middle School Family and Community Outreach Liaison

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Family and Community Outreach Liaison at John Hanson Middle School develops and implements family engagement and community-school programming to support student academic success. The role applies established family engagement and community school frameworks, builds home-school partnerships, connects families with community resources, and coordinates needs-driven programs and services. The liaison also supports Title I, Part A compliance, maintains required program documentation, and participates in school improvement planning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of experience in family support, community outreach, or a similar role.
Experience coordinating or managing programs in an educational, nonprofit, or human services setting.
Knowledge of community resources and services available to families.
Ability to understand and respect families’ different economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to collaborate with families, school staff, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms, including Microsoft Office 365.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness; ability to apply feedback and monitor work quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear writing, editing, and interpreting written information.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures, prioritize and plan work, and complete tasks correctly and on time.
Ability to work flexible hours to support evening and weekend family engagement workshops as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
Valid driver’s license.
General knowledge of Title I, Part A.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply Joyce L. Epstein’s Six Types of Involvement to develop a comprehensive family engagement program.
Use Karen Mapp’s Dual Capacity-Building Framework to implement family engagement and home-school partnership strategies, adult learning, motivation, and leadership development.
Implement the 6 Essential Keys of the Community Schools Framework.
Engage families, students, school staff, and community stakeholders in annually developing the Home-School Compact.
Implement needs-driven programs and services, including early childhood programs, extended learning and enrichment, health services, family engagement, adult education, interventions, and support for chronically absent students.
Create parent training opportunities that promote family advocacy and elevate family voices.
Collaborate with staff to plan and facilitate workshops that foster family and community participation.
Serve as a point of contact for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school and help establish partnerships aligned with school goals and needs.
Work with district and school staff to connect families with community resources and wraparound services.
Establish and maintain a Family Resource Center with information about school and community resources, and distribute instructional materials to families.
Prepare flyers, evaluations, surveys, and other family and community engagement documents.
Collect, maintain, and analyze data about services provided to families to measure programming impact.
Recruit and train families and community members to volunteer at the school.
Serve on the School Improvement Team and assist with the School Improvement Plan and family engagement budget.
Attend school and community meetings, including PTO and Parent Advisory Council meetings, as needed.
Participate in professional development related to family engagement, the community school strategy, community-based resources, and other identified areas.
Assist with monitoring, supporting, and ensuring compliance with the Title I, Part A program.
Maintain documentation required for the annual state audit.
Perform other duties as assigned.