Family Liaison

Join to apply for the Family Liaison role at Fairfax County Public Schools

Summary

Serves as a liaison among families, community, and school staff to ensure student academic and social success; facilitates communication and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in student's education and connects families to what students are learning; builds relationships with and among students, families, staff members, and community members; promotes a welcoming school environment for culturally diverse families; provides information about and connects families to variety of resources and opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience working with families within a school, community program, or outreach program as a volunteer or paid employee.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule for evening appointments and walk-in services and / or evenings for planned events.
• Proficiency in a second language may be required for some positions based on school needs.
• Knowledge of school and community programs, organizations, services, and resources.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with the special needs of children and diverse concerns of parenting.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to navigate and use technology and associated software applications to support family and student learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff members, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

Major Duties / Essential Functions

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office or school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule H-FEU-OP

Contract Length

191-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full Time

Full Time

Closing Date

21-Oct-2025

J-18808-Ljbffr