Family School Liaison

School District of Onalaska • Onalaska, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School District of Onalaska is seeking a passionate, community-minded Family-School Liaison. This role is to bridge the gap between home and school, connecting families with vital resources to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. This is a 190-day contract position with flexibility for some summer hours and school-year breaks. The district is open to a job-share arrangement for two qualified part-time applicants. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work or a related field, a commitment to cultural humility, and a passion for helping families succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field (required)
• Maintain established community connections
• Practice cultural competence, humility, and a social justice-minded approach
• Engage effectively with students, families, and community members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and active listening across all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public
• Utilize a deep, comprehensive knowledge of available community resources to actively assist families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet family needs
• Embody Onalaska's core values of Belonging, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Integrity

Nice To Haves

• Holds (or is able to obtain) a professional license that reflects their dedication to supporting families and children (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between home and school.
• Connect families with vital resources to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Understand how school systems, community services, and family dynamics intersect.
• Use specialized background to help kids thrive by ensuring their families are supported.
• Practice cultural competence, humility, and a social justice-minded approach.
• Engage effectively with students, families, and community members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and active listening across all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Utilize a deep, comprehensive knowledge of available community resources to actively assist families.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Work flexible hours to meet family needs.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: A 190-day contract with built-in flexibility for some summer hours and school-year breaks.
• Job-Share Opportunity: Highly open to a job-share arrangement for two qualified part-time applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level