Quincy High School Parent Liaison

Quincy School District • Quincy, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Parent Liaison fosters and promotes student success by facilitating the combined efforts of schools, families, and communities to address the needs of the whole child.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• AA degree or higher
• Spanish bilingual/ biliterate required.
• Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Ability to build relationships and confidence of students and community
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Possess excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Flexibility in work hours.
• Recent experience (within the last two years) working in a comprehensive 9-12 high school
• Valid WA state driver’s license.
• Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• School experience preferred.
• Experience with working with students and families of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with counselors, teachers, building and district administration, and other child/family advocates in the coordination and facilitation of building based parent groups and activities as well as district level parent advisory group, parent educational family activities.
• Support building administration with parent conferences pertaining to attendance and discipline.
• Interpreting and translating as requested by building principals.
• Engage community resources on behalf of students and families.
• Collect and organize data as needed for compliance and accountability.
• Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• 180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
• 260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.
• Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED