Family Support Liaison

Decatur Public Schools•Decatur, IL

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About The Position

To assist parents/families in the development of positive ongoing school relationships with school staff in order to address and eliminate potential barriers to student school success

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Foster a welcoming environment within the school that promotes mutual respect and comfortable rapport among families, school staff and community members
Assist in the coordination and implementation of parent involvement and student activities as appropriate (with an emphasis on reaching at-risk students and families)
Work with school staff and families to provide/link families with needed support services
Work with school staff and families as necessary to facilitate increased school attendance
Complete paperwork and records required by Federal, State or district mandates
Make home visits as necessary based on student need
Facilitate transportation for parent teacher conferences and other needed services to address student needs
Coordinate and/or support student incentive programs for improved behavior, attendance and academic performance
Oversee, coordinate, and communicate parent involvement activities
Serve as an intermediary between school and home to assist in the elimination of barriers to student progress
Promote, encourage, facilitate and document opportunities for parent participation
Work closely with teachers of at-risk students in order to develop parent partnerships for the mutual benefit of the student
Provide family informational programming and assist with communication efforts with families
Attend and participate in school improvement activities, district or related school activities as requested by principal
Other work related duties assigned by the principal or district administration