Liaison – Native American Program

Tempe School District No.3•Tempe, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Increase and improve parent, family and community engagement in the education of children. Coordinate parent, student and teacher programs that assist in building a bridge between the school and parents and/or guardians. Build a positive environment to facilitate communication between home and school.

Requirements

Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year working in a culturally diverse setting working with parents/families and community members
Native American preference (Section 9114 (c) (2) of Part A, Title IX)
Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Ability to obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid and CPR certification, if required for position
Ability to drive from campus to campus and to student homes, if required for position

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read and write Spanish

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the school and the parents/families of the school.
Plan, implement and oversee parent/family activities, trainings and programs to improve student academic achievement and parent involvement.
Provide information to the parents/families in order to improve home-school communication.
Provide positive reinforcement to acknowledge student’s academic growth.
Collect required federal forms on school sites or through home visits.
May assist school personnel in identifying student in need of supportive or special services.
May assist parents in completion of forms, questionnaires and other necessary documents to enroll students.
May coordinate and maintain community outreach projects/resources by participating and acting as lead on assigned committees.
May act as a liaison between social service agencies, District and parents.
May interpret written material and notices.
May translate between school personnel, students and parents.
May perform attendance verification or home visits as required by site.
Maintain records, calendar and contact log to account for time and services.
Maintain accurate records for compliance with District and federal guidelines.
Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as required.
Attend school liaison meetings with other district school liaisons.
Attend parent meetings, conferences and workshops.
Perform related duties as assigned by the building administrator related to parent/family engagement and/or implementation of the school wide plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.