How to hire a parent liaison

How to hire a parent liaison, step by step

Here's a step-by-step parent liaison hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a parent liaison job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new parent liaison
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a parent liaison, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A parent liaison's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, parent liaisons from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of parent liaisons and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Parent Liaison	Description	Hourly rate
   Parent Liaison	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$11-23
   Service Coordinator	A service coordinator is responsible for assisting the management team in providing the best services for the clients based on their specifications. Service coordinators' duties include managing clients' requests and inquiries, providing client updates, monitoring changes and plan adjustments, and recommending strategic procedures to improve services... Show more	$13-26
   School Coordinator	A school coordinator is primarily in charge of managing programs and curriculums, ensuring the welfare of students and workers. Their responsibilities revolve around overseeing the training procedures of teachers and other employees, establishing academic guidelines, liaising with external parties, and coordinating with administrators... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Community Resources
   • Social Work
   • Foster Care
   • Community Outreach
   • Social Services
   • Support Services
   • PTO
   • Community Agencies
   • Technical Assistance
   • Community Organizations
   • Student Achievement
   • Parent Participation
   • PTA
   • Student Attendance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage social media outlets for the organization; such as Facebook, update weekly status and weekly inspirational videos.
   • Implement reporting process to troubleshoot and identify trends in active loan application populations resulting in long term systemic solutions.
   • Work closely with subcontractors and cross-functional internal departments to research, analyze and troubleshoot contract issues for timely resolution.
   • Review bi-weekly benefit payment reports, confirming accuracy of recommend benefit payments and suspensions, submitting the information to payroll.
   • Execute in detail-orient environments as well as people-oriented environments through outstanding interpersonal, community service, leadership, and organizational skills.
   • Provide language goals to the CDSA for IFSP goals and objectives.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your parent liaison job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A parent liaison salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, parent liaisons' average salary in georgia is 53% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level parent liaisons earn 53% less than senior-level parent liaisons.
   • Certifications. A parent liaison with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a parent liaison's salary.

   Average parent liaison salary

   $16.46hourly

   $34,235 yearly

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   Entry-level parent liaison salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average parent liaison salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$48,346	$23
   2	Connecticut	$41,499	$20
   3	New York	$40,904	$20
   4	California	$39,979	$19
   5	Maine	$39,223	$19
   6	Illinois	$38,941	$19
   7	Massachusetts	$34,834	$17
   8	Texas	$31,811	$15
   9	Arizona	$30,690	$15
   10	North Carolina	$29,132	$14
   11	Colorado	$28,578	$14
   12	Missouri	$24,687	$12
   13	Georgia	$22,876	$11

   Average parent liaison salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rady Children's Hospital And Health Center	$51,969	$24.99	4
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$49,222	$23.66
   3	Jefferson Elementary School District	$43,707	$21.01
   4	City of San Antonio	$41,253	$19.83	1
   5	Denver Public Schools	$39,023	$18.76	5
   6	Meridian Public Charter School	$37,422	$17.99
   7	Lennox School District	$36,257	$17.43
   8	Rochester City School District	$36,174	$17.39
   9	Union County Public Schools	$36,166	$17.39	2
   10	Hemet Unified School District	$33,256	$15.99	3
   11	Grandville Public Schools	$32,344	$15.55
   12	Lake County	$32,126	$15.45	1
   13	Paradise Valley Unified School District	$31,255	$15.03	2
   14	CommunityHealthlink	$31,147	$14.97
   15	Escondido Union High School District	$30,051	$14.45
   16	Real Estate 1	$29,679	$14.27
   17	EJE Academies	$29,008	$13.95
   18	district	$28,897	$13.89	3
   19	Fortune School of Education	$28,107	$13.51
   20	Shasta County Office of Education	$27,271	$13.11	1

4. Writing a parent liaison job description

   A parent liaison job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a parent liaison job description:

   Parent liaison job description example

   SUMMARY: Coordinates Parent Center activities including parent volunteers, community services and parent education that enhance educational program.
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   Requirements / Qualifications
   
   Requirements / Qualifications
   
   QUALIFICATIONS: • Associates Degree or 48 College Units • Have a passing score of 70% on the District academic proficiency test • Previous experience with minority students and families • Bilingual skills-English/Spanish required
   
   APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Application. (Apply on Edjoin.org) or CSEA Chapter 575 unit members may apply for a vacancy by notifying the Personnel Office through a letter of intent or Edjoin. The letter of intent or Edjoin application shall be kept on file for the then current school year or until such time as the unit member retracts the letter of intent or Edjoin application, whichever occurs first. NOTE: per Article 6.3.1 "Probationary unit members shall not be eligible for lateral and/or promotional transfers" 2. Résumé 3. Two letters of recommendation (letters must be signed and dated within one (1) year) 4. Upload unofficial transcripts, sealed transcripts will be required at the time of hire 5. Proof of completion of Mandated Reporter Training (Personnel Training AB1432) due at time of hiring. (Online training go to: www.mandatedreporterca.com) Benefited: Yes Union/Non-Union: Union Retirement Plan: CalPERS
   
   QUALIFICATIONS: • Associates Degree or 48 College Units • Have a passing score of 70% on the District academic proficiency test • Previous experience with minority students and families • Bilingual skills-English/Spanish required
   
   APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Application. (Apply on Edjoin.org) or CSEA Chapter 575 unit members may apply for a vacancy by notifying the Personnel Office through a letter of intent or Edjoin. The letter of intent or Edjoin application shall be kept on file for the then current school year or until such time as the unit member retracts the letter of intent or Edjoin application, whichever occurs first. NOTE: per Article 6.3.1 "Probationary unit members shall not be eligible for lateral and/or promotional transfers" 2. Résumé 3. Two letters of recommendation (letters must be signed and dated within one (1) year) 4. Upload unofficial transcripts, sealed transcripts will be required at the time of hire 5. Proof of completion of Mandated Reporter Training (Personnel Training AB1432) due at time of hiring. (Online training go to: www.mandatedreporterca.com) Benefited: Yes Union/Non-Union: Union Retirement Plan: CalPERS

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5. Post your job

   To find the right parent liaison for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with parent liaisons they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit parent liaisons who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your parent liaison job on Zippia to find and recruit parent liaison candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting parent liaisons requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new parent liaison

   Once you've selected the best parent liaison candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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