Parent Liaison - School No. 53

RCSD•Rochester, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an important position in which the incumbent performs a variety of tasks with the objective of assisting the educational programs which benefit Rochester City School District students, grades Pre-K-12. Responsibilities may include supervision of students. Reports to School Principal or his/her designated administrator. Does related work as required. This is an 11-month role.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience with children (daycare, volunteer, paraprofessional) preferred.
One (1) year experience in a school-based parent organization or as a school-based parent volunteer strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the establishment of the schools formal parent organization
Recruit and organize parents for special school events
Assist in recruiting parents for membership on formal school groups such as School-Based Planning Team (SBPT)
During September and October, promote the completion of applications for free and reduced lunches
In May, assist the Placement Office with District-wide with pre-kindergarten and kindergarten recruitment efforts
Schedule parent appointments with the school nurse for the completion of the PACE form
In March and April, seek potential kindergarten registrations from current school families
In September, assist with the registration of new entrants in coordination with the Placement Centers
At the direction of the Principal, work with parents to address first warnings of disciplinary issues on school bus
Assist with the Schools of Choice process for grade 6 students in November and December by briefing parents and retrieving applications
Contact parents to assist with attendance issues throughout the school year
Serve as a greeter for parents at arrival and dismissal times
Assist in registering students via their parents for special programs such as Extended Day, TeleMed, etc.
Serve as a member of the Schools Emergency Management Team.