Title I Parent Liaison (26-27 SY) - Johnson MS

JOB TITLE

Title I Parent Liaison

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR

187 days

REPORTS TO

Principal

PAY GRADE

Para 035

DEPARTMENT:

Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED

09/2017

Disclaimer:

This is a grant funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist school personnel with parent and community relations and communication in such a way to facilitate achievement of school's goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Valid Texas Paraprofessionanl Certificate or ability to obtain upon hire Must meet 1 of 3 following criteria as required by

NCLB:

Associate's degree, OR 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning, OR Successful completion of basic written exam Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work well with adults, parents, and community representatives Ability to work well with children Abilityt to use/learn basic computer applications Knowledge of general office equipment Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Minimum Experience :

Experience working with children/students or parents

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Contact parents in a systematic manner with positive information about the school Maintain confidentiality of information Assist in communicating a positive image of the school Make contact with and share school communications with neighborhood apartment managers and businesses to improve community relations Coordinate translation of campus documents into Spanish for distribution to parents/guardians who do not read English Assist teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in working with parents and students as needed Serve as a member of the Multicultural Committee and make recommendations as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Safety:

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.