REVISED

POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

Terms of Employment: 10 months/ 187 days per year.  Salary is at Administrative Support Pay Grade PG4 on the EISD Compensation Plan. Annual salary range is $21,066 – $25,385 based upon directly related experience.

Primary Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Parent Engagement Liaison will be to develop and implement a quality campus parental involvement program aligned with best practices, campus needs, the Campus Improvement Plan, and Title 1a compliance requirements and guidelines.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by applicant.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university; OR
• Three (3) years of directly related experience working in schools or community services with parents, agencies, families and staff or working with community groups.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Demonstrate food organizational skills, writing skills, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with parents, campuses staff and community agencies.
• Computer skills and presentation skills are essential.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan and coordinate programs, activities, policies and procedures to enhance parent engagement..
2. Develop and implement long and short-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the parental involvement program for the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).
3. Design, coordinate, and attend designated activities and maintain required documentation.
4. Facilitate communication between school, parents and social services partners.
5. Develop partnerships with community based organizations and businesses in parental involvement activities.
6. Assist in the planning, organizational and implementation of seminars and workshops with the staff and parents.
7. Conduct home visits to promote parental involvement in schools.
8. Develop and maintain speaker’s bureau and schedule speakers as requested. Collect and maintain information and data pertaining to program.
9. Keep informed and comply with the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” (ESEA) regulations. Implement all activities required by ESEA and maintain required documentation for compliance.
10. Work with Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). 
11. Assist in the recruitment of parents for school support.
12. Recruit parents to attend campus and district wide Parent Advisory Council meetings.
13. Develop a monthly newsletter and calendar for parents in both English and Spanish.
14. Conduct parent training at the campus level.
15. Act as liaison between the district and various parent organizations within the district and city.
16. Other duties as assigned.