1.0 Family Liaison (School-Based) SY 25-26

Summit School District is seeking two (2) family liaison positions to support primarily the elementary level.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION : Responsible for utilizing oral and written bilingual skills to assist in communicating with students and parents and vice versa; for promoting our District commitment to building and maintaining a safe, fair and respectful work / learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students, staff, families and our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Utilize bilingual language skills to assist instructional personnel in communicating with students and parents, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate regarding ongoing activities to provide information and support to build on family strengths, such as workshops responding to parents' requests regarding school-related home learning activities, appropriate homework assistance, school clinic regulations and testing.
• Facilitate support groups and set-up workshops for parents as needed.
• Interpret and translate for Spanish-speaking families as well as other translator needs in the district.
• Discuss with parents home learning activities suggested by schools.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of communication between district programs and the community.
• Make referrals to appropriate social service agencies.
• Schedule home visits requested by school personnel and participate as necessary.
• Coordinate and implement outreach to traditionally non-participating families.
• Meet with the Language Development and Equity Coordinator Program Specialist to develop and implement a yearly plan for outreach activities to increase family and community partnership with the school.
• Demonstrates the commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.
• Provide input to the Equity Advisory team on implementing the district strategic plan by improving the cultural proficiency of district policies / procedures, operational, classroom and building environments and operational systems.
• Participate in district and school cultural proficiency activities and events designed at creating more inclusive school climates.
• Support on-site translator and interpreter for emergency events / activities.
• Assist the Emergency Response Committee in translating and dispersing emergency response procedures; parent and student response training activities; and other Emergency Response Committee needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTACTS : Students, Teachers, Community Members, Parents.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Computing

Instructing

Talking

Communicating

Speaking

Near and Far acuity

Comparing

Synthesizing

Negotiating

Compiling

Hearing

Coordinating