Pre-K Family Liaison - Mark Denman
About The Position
The Pre-K Family Liaison will be responsible for coordinating and implementing family education and school involvement activities for all students. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with assigned Pre-K families, conducting outreach, and assisting families with registration and paperwork. The liaison will also communicate with families and staff regarding compliance with school district and state guidelines, coordinate with community agencies for student services, and maintain records of family interactions. Additionally, the role includes supervising student arrival/departure, coordinating Kindergarten transition activities, and potentially filling in for classroom or office staff in special circumstances. The liaison will also assist classroom teachers with small groups of children and conduct parent education classes.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License
- Associate’s degree required
- Communication and interpersonal skills which are effective, respectful, and sensitive for a diverse population
- Must be able to work effectively as a team member
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree preferred
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all students
- Build and maintain relationships and communication with assigned Pre-K families
- Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of Pre-K program
- Contact parents to schedule and confirm screening appointments, arrange transportation if needed
- Assist families in completing screening and registration paperwork, as needed
- Communicate with families and school staff regarding family compliance with school district and state guidelines for physicals, immunizations, enrollment forms, and attendance and follow up as needed
- Coordinate with community agencies and follow up with student services such as vision and hearing, dental screenings, food bank, and picture days
- Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources
- Maintain records of family contacts, parent attendance at family events, educational programs, and volunteerism
- Supervise student arrival and departure, bus loading/unloading, and parent/student drop off
- Supervise children during bus returns, communicate with families
- Participate in building committees as appropriate
- Plan and coordinate Kindergarten transition activities with appropriate staff and families
- In special circumstances, fill in for classroom or office staff as needed
- Assist classroom teachers with education and assessment of small groups of children as needed
- Attend family events and after-hours meetings such as Pre-K Advisory Council and parent teacher organization meetings
- Conduct parent education classes on the importance of early education and how to assist their children with educational activities at home
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the building and/or district administration
- Maintain standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for School District No. 118 Employees
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
