Family Liaison

Family Liaison Urbana School District #116 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116 Job Details

Job ID:

5721894

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 5, 2026 Job Description Urbana School District #116

TITLE:

Family Liaison

LOCATION

Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School

SUPERVISOR

Building Principal or designee

JOB SUMMARY

Act as a liaison between the school/district and families, providing outreach and coordinating support services. Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all students (special education and students without special needs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Provide outreach to parents of students and provide information about district programs. Assist parents in completing school paperwork, if needed. Communicate with teachers and office staff regarding family compliance with school district state guidelines for physicals, immunizations, enrollment forms, and attendance and follow up as needed. Coordinate with community agencies and follow up with student services such as vision, hearing, dental screenings, food bank, and picture days. Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources such as childcare, health, food, clothing, and housing needs. Maintain records of family contacts, parent attendance at family events, educational programs, and volunteerism. Supervise arrival/departure, bus loading/unloading, and parent/student drop-off. Supervise children during bus returns, communicate with families, and coordinate with community services for support. Coordinate and assist with special events such as open houses, field trips, on-site park district activities, etc. Participate in building committees such as PBIS, Crisis Team, and Parent School Improvement Programs. Coordinate with the kindergarten transition coordinator to assist students in transitioning to kindergarten. Assist or fill in for classroom or office staff as needed in special or unexpected situations. Assist classroom teachers with education and assessment of small groups of children as needed. Attend school family events and after-hours meetings such as Parent School Improvement Programs. Accompany social workers or classroom staff on home visits. Conduct parent education classes on the importance of education. Provide in-service training to parents/demonstrate how to assist their child with literacy and educational activities at home. Carry out any other duties the building and/or district administration assigns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of schools and education terminology Good computer and technology skills Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is no an exempt position. $20.14/hour 6 hours per day; 194-day calendar

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated per provisions of the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.

START DATE

SY 2026-2027 AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:

August 2018

Position Type:

Hourly Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required