Position Title

Para - Family Engagement Liaison 11 month

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to serve as a liaison between the school and the home, and coordinates/plans delivery of services to at-risk families enrolled in the Head Start process, including the ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection , and Attendance). This position meets Head Start standard 1302.91 (7) as a family service staff. Performance is evaluated by observing work and periodic confere3nce, critiques, records, and reports.

Essential Functions of this Job

Implement the recruitment process designed to actively inform all families with eligible children within the recruitment area of the availability of program services and encourage and assist them in applying for admission to the program. Specific attention shall be paid to families with children with disabilities and other vulnerable children, including the homeless and children in foster care. Conduct home visits and parent conferences to implement Head Start Parent, Family community Engagement Framework. Offer monthly parent engagement opportunities to encourage nurturing skills and strengthen home-school relationships. Lead in planning, implementing, and organizing all Head Start parent engagement activities. Provide documentation of phone calls, record keeping, scheduling meetings, developing parent resources, meeting agendas, attendance forms, etc., utilizing the ChildPlus Platform. Provide reinforcement and support to classroom teachers and make referrals to local agencies for special needs. Ensure that parents know testing requirements, discipline procedures, educational resources, and school advisory committee meetings. Provide family referrals to community-based organizations and support families with accessing resources such as medical or dental services, assist families in making appointments, navigating processes either with the computer or paperwork requirements. Prepare materials for parent training, help recruit parents for the skills development seminars, and encourage community-based organizations to support schools. Act as a mediator between home and school, especially when there are issues of misperception and miscommunication. Make home visits and motivate parents to engage with their children's education and social/emotional development. Serves as the liaison between district-based personnel and preschool parents during the transition to kindergarten. May also require evening visits to students' homes and participation in occasional recruitment events on the weekend.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school with the focus of Social Services or related field or a passing score on the Para Pro exam required. Within eighteen (18) months of hire, at a minimum, must have a credential or certification in social work, human services, counseling, or a related field. This position will require attending courses in child development, family goal development, family well-being, and parenting skills programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum of two (2) years' experience working with parents and students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, speak and write coherently, keep records and create reports, and work cooperatively and professionally with other school personnel, parents, students, and other social agencies. Must be proficient with computers using software applications. Must be willing to work and interact in diverse schools and neighborhoods. Provides own transportation with reimbursement according to District policies. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with students, individuals, and teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move, and position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA07

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10840

EEO5

46

Approval Date

10/10/2006

Date Last Revised

9/20/2022