Family and Community Engagement Liaison

Family and Community Engagement Liaison Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Administration Building - Grapevine, Texas This job is also posted in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5675469

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Job Title:

Family and Community Engagement Liaison Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt

Department/School:

Curriculum and Instruction Pay Grade:

Teacher Pay Table, 187 days Reports to:

Bilingual Program Coordinator HR Date Approved:

4/2026

Summary:

The primary purpose of a Family and Community Engagement Liaison is to collaborate with families, community members, and schools in order to build relationships that support student learning and achievement, family well-being, and the continuous learning and development of children, families, and educators. The liaison will also support LPAC processes and compliance, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines related to Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.

Qualifications/Minimum Education/Certification:

Bilingual Spanish preferred ESL/Bilingual instructional experience preferred Working knowledge of LPAC processes, Emergent Bilingual programs, and compliance requirements preferred Current knowledge and application of educational research on best practices Experience facilitating learning opportunities for adults Ability to speak, write, translate, and interpret effectively in both English and Spanish, and establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents Dedicated to the values of the school district and overall success of children and their families Dedicated to developing strategic partnerships and building relationships with constituents within the community

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Collaborate with families so they are well equipped with best practices and information related to the educational process, including LPAC procedures, EB identification, language services, and reclassification processes Engage and empower families and communities to advocate for all children and develop strategies to solve problems Create and publish a newsletter every nine weeks, highlighting important information for parents, including bilingual/ESL programming Serve as a translator and interpreter in written and verbal forms of district communication, including EB program placement discussions and parent conferences Provide accurate translation of documents and communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English to support family engagement and compliance Actively recruit and engage parents and family members to become involved in the school and share their education and career experiences Establish and maintain partnerships with businesses, faith-based organizations, and community agencies Attend district and regional meetings as required, including LPAC-related trainings and compliance meetings Establish an open, cooperative environment to ensure culturally diverse, relevant, and responsive communication between all parties Refer parents to appropriate adult education programs (GED, ESL, etc.) and other community resources Develop a network of support consisting of campus parent liaisons and district staff to ensure access to parent programming Participate in and support Bilingual and ESL programming initiatives Assist campuses with district newcomer programming Assist at the Language Assessment Center to welcome, assess, and support placement of students Support campuses with LPAC compliance procedures and parent communication as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the position's general requirements

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Intent and Acknowledgment:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required. TITLE 1

Position Type:

Full-Time