Family Liaison
Family Liaison
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County, VA
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22782BR
Family Liaison
Justice High
Description
Serves as a liaison among families, community, and school staff to ensure student academic and social success; facilitates communication and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in student's education and connects families to what students are learning; builds relationships with and among students, families, staff members, and community members; promotes a welcoming school environment for culturally diverse families; provides information about and connects families to variety of resources and opportunities.
Qualifications
Required
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule H
Contract Length
191-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Closing Date
09-Jul-2024
Job Type
School Assistants
Open
Until
Filled
No
Re-Adv.
Position
No
Family Liaison
Justice High
Description
Serves as a liaison among families, community, and school staff to ensure student academic and social success; facilitates communication and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in student's education and connects families to what students are learning; builds relationships with and among students, families, staff members, and community members; promotes a welcoming school environment for culturally diverse families; provides information about and connects families to variety of resources and opportunities.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
- One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with families within a school, community program, or outreach program.
- May be required to work a flexible schedule for evening appointments and walk-in services and/or evenings for planned events.
- Proficiency in a second language may be required for some positions based on school needs.
- Knowledge of school and community programs, organizations, services, and resources.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with the special needs of children and diverse concerns of parenting.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to navigate and use technology and associated software applications to support family and student learning.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff members, and community members.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Two (2) years of experience in family engagement, community engagement, or outreach programs.
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule H
Contract Length
191-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Closing Date
09-Jul-2024
Job Type
School Assistants
Open
Until
Filled
No
Re-Adv.
Position
No
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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