Parent liaison job description
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Parent liaison requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in parent liaison job postings.
Sample parent liaison requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Previous experience in a parent liaison role.
- Knowledge of school policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents.
- Proficient in using office software.
Sample required parent liaison soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
Parent liaison job description example 1
Lennox School District parent liaison job description
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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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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Parent liaison job description example 2
Rady Children's Hospital And Health Center parent liaison job description
Parent Liaisons aim to support and advocate for patients and their caregivers, improve their control of the treatment process, and add to the quality of care that they receive during their time at Rady Children's. Serving as a member of the Emergency Department (ED) team, this role would work primarily in our ED waiting rooms to provide support to our patients and families before they are seen. As one of the first contacts for those seeking care, the Liaison provides insight into our processes in the ED, as well as would respond to any concerns that might arise during their wait. This individual should be flexible and adaptable to assist with the constantly evolving needs of the department and the needs of our patients and families at any time during their shift. Successful Liaison's are strong communicators, great teammates, and comfortable with providing friendly, sensitive support and emotional comfort to patients and families experiencing stressful situations and experiences with their sick and injured children.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The ED is a Level I Trauma Center that consists of 42 beds, including two trauma rooms. We are the only pediatric emergency department within the San Diego region. We have a big team that values strong collaboration and communication across disciplines and is composed of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, RN, LVN, Hospital Unit Clerks , Patient Care Assistants, Behavioral Health Assistants, Social Workers, Child Life Specialists, and Behavioral Specialists. We are a busy department, which cares for over 300+ patients each day, with a census of 103,000 patients last year, and a growing population of behavioral health patients that exceeded 4,700 patients in the previous 12 months.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
1 year of experience
Experience working with children with acute or chronic illness
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
2 years of experience
Experience in event planning
Bilingual
Experience with community agencies
Experience in fundraising
Prior care experience being a parent or primary caregiver of a child with acute or chronic illness
EOE including disability/vet
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The ED is a Level I Trauma Center that consists of 42 beds, including two trauma rooms. We are the only pediatric emergency department within the San Diego region. We have a big team that values strong collaboration and communication across disciplines and is composed of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, RN, LVN, Hospital Unit Clerks , Patient Care Assistants, Behavioral Health Assistants, Social Workers, Child Life Specialists, and Behavioral Specialists. We are a busy department, which cares for over 300+ patients each day, with a census of 103,000 patients last year, and a growing population of behavioral health patients that exceeded 4,700 patients in the previous 12 months.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
1 year of experience
Experience working with children with acute or chronic illness
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
2 years of experience
Experience in event planning
Bilingual
Experience with community agencies
Experience in fundraising
Prior care experience being a parent or primary caregiver of a child with acute or chronic illness
EOE including disability/vet
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Parent liaison job description example 3
Douglas Elementary School parent liaison job description
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The main objective of the Bilingual Parent Liaison is to cultivate and increase parent and family involvement. Their role is to establish effective communication between home and school and improve community outreach and training opportunities for all parents and families of students in grades K-5 that will impact high student academic performance.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: Consultative position, 29 hours per week; $25.00 per hour
EXPERIENCE: Fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of speaking, reading and writing; additional languages are preferred
Three or more years working with non-English speaking parents.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; jobs are sedentary if working and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of speaking, reading and writing
* Awareness and understanding of school instructional programs, resources and policies
* Proficient technology skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office)
* Strong communication and public speaking skills in English and Spanish
* Ability to work positively with parents, students, teachers and administrators
* Attends scheduled meetings and events beyond the work day to ensure parent participation
* Ability to take initiative in coordinating and organizing activities and events
* Ability to accurately collect, organize and maintain data and information for reports
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits and meetings to encourage participation in school and/or district activities and events.
* Attends scheduled meetings and events beyond the work day to ensure parent participation
* Provide information to parents concerning district/school policy, registration, PTA, curriculum, assessment, available instructional resources, etc.
* Contact community agencies for the purpose of seeking resources and activities that will support our Hispanic and non-Hispanic families.
* Provide orientation for families new to the school.
* Establish a training program such as a Parent University to bring topics of interest and importance to all families. (instructional strategies, district programs, parent language classes, computer training, etc.)
* Provide interpreting services in English and Spanish for parents, teachers, and administrators during parent/teacher conferences, school meetings, conferences, parent workshops, evening events, and other activities where communication is required in the Spanish/English language by school personnel.
* Provide translating of school documents designed to inform parents such as letters, announcements, calendars, notices, website information, articles, flyers, newsletters, curricular, etc. as required by school personnel and the Douglas County School District.
* Collaborates with staff to ensure that the needs of all parents, including limited English proficient parents, are supported.
* Maintain accurate records of all activities and programs.
* Educate school personnel about culturally diverse families and issues.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants should complete an application at www.dcssga.org. (Click on "Employment" then "Job Vacancies/Postings" to link to classified application.)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: Consultative position, 29 hours per week; $25.00 per hour
EXPERIENCE: Fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of speaking, reading and writing; additional languages are preferred
Three or more years working with non-English speaking parents.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; jobs are sedentary if working and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of speaking, reading and writing
* Awareness and understanding of school instructional programs, resources and policies
* Proficient technology skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office)
* Strong communication and public speaking skills in English and Spanish
* Ability to work positively with parents, students, teachers and administrators
* Attends scheduled meetings and events beyond the work day to ensure parent participation
* Ability to take initiative in coordinating and organizing activities and events
* Ability to accurately collect, organize and maintain data and information for reports
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits and meetings to encourage participation in school and/or district activities and events.
* Attends scheduled meetings and events beyond the work day to ensure parent participation
* Provide information to parents concerning district/school policy, registration, PTA, curriculum, assessment, available instructional resources, etc.
* Contact community agencies for the purpose of seeking resources and activities that will support our Hispanic and non-Hispanic families.
* Provide orientation for families new to the school.
* Establish a training program such as a Parent University to bring topics of interest and importance to all families. (instructional strategies, district programs, parent language classes, computer training, etc.)
* Provide interpreting services in English and Spanish for parents, teachers, and administrators during parent/teacher conferences, school meetings, conferences, parent workshops, evening events, and other activities where communication is required in the Spanish/English language by school personnel.
* Provide translating of school documents designed to inform parents such as letters, announcements, calendars, notices, website information, articles, flyers, newsletters, curricular, etc. as required by school personnel and the Douglas County School District.
* Collaborates with staff to ensure that the needs of all parents, including limited English proficient parents, are supported.
* Maintain accurate records of all activities and programs.
* Educate school personnel about culturally diverse families and issues.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants should complete an application at www.dcssga.org. (Click on "Employment" then "Job Vacancies/Postings" to link to classified application.)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024