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Primary Purpose

To assist in carrying out the district's goal to increase family engagement.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Associates Degree preferred
High school graduate or GED
Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to deliver presentations individually before a group
Ability to work well with families, district staff, and community members
Ability to serve as a role model for parents
Ability to make home visits whenever necessary
Available to present assigned modules at individual campuses and districtwide
Strong organizational skills – ability to supervise a campus Family Center (FC)
Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of district family members
Bilingual preferred

Experience

Previous experience in working with diverse communities
Previous experience working with families and/or social services
Previous experience working with children in an early childhood setting preferred for elementary school positions
Previous experience working in an educational setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management

Serve as the main contact for campus family engagement activities.
Assist in the implementation of the Families Actively and Meaningfully Engaged (FAME) initiative by
1) serving on the campus FAME committee,
2) assisting with assessing campus needs through surveys, focus groups etc., and
3) assisting in the development of the Campus Action Plan, and required Title Family Engagement Policy and Family Compact as they pertain to family and community engagement.
Where applicable, contribute to the success of the district's Family and Community Engagement Advisory Council.
Coordinate Family Center activities and events and assist with the coverage of Family Centers, districtwide as needed.
Assist with and lead, where appropriate, school wide family activities and events.
Make phone calls to parents who have previously attended the centers, new district parents, targeted family members, and others as needed to increase family engagement.
Assist school personnel in recruiting volunteers.
Assist in coordinating and ensuring that all family members sign-in to the Family Center and at all school wide family events.
Stay abreast of school functions at all times so that information may be communicated to campus family and community members.
Provide parents, administrators and front staff with English translations upon request.
Plan and prepare materials for family sessions, awards and other family events.
Attend Open House, evening and weekend family events, and other campus functions as assigned by the program director.
Actively participate in staff development, faculty meetings, monthly team meetings and other training activities which are designed to contribute to the success of the liaison and family engagement program.
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to recruit family members, present and implement successful district programs such as the Jumpstart program, parenting curriculum, computer literacy classes, and other programs as identified through the needs assessment of the campus families.
Take full responsibility for presenting to family members without assistance.
Through various communication channels including the campus newsletter, assist in the publication of Family Center and other school wide family activities.

Records and Reports

Document attendance of all family members visiting the Family Center and assist in the documentation of family members attending campus wide events.
Submit all appropriate documents as instructed on time to meet required and set deadlines.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

The Family Engagement Liaison must spend 95% of their day fulfilling the responsibilities defined in the job description or other duties as assigned as related to parent and family engagement. For more information, please contact your Regional ESC Title I, Part A Contact or the Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Initiative.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Calendar Days: 187

Pay Grade: ISP4

2026-2027 Salary Range Min. $27,997 Mid. $31,725 Max. $35,454 (Based on previous experience)

The funding for this position is federally funded for the current school year. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the availability of future funds.