If there are questions regarding specific responsibilities of this position, please contact Misty Wheeler, Human Resource Specialist 330-761-2916.
Position Description
The Family Liaison will be assigned to a school location and is responsible for building cooperative working relationships between families and school personnel to empower families to partner with the school to become active participants in the education of their children.
Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.
Qualifications
Required: All of the following must be met at time of application except where noted:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience in working with parents, staff and citizens within the Akron Public Schools community
Communication skills and Technology skills
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation
Desired
Experience in an elementary/secondary school setting
Experience in working with volunteer social service agencies or organizations
Functions
Work with principal and staff to organize and implement family activities
Collaborate with school administrators and staff on family engagement work
Serve as a liaison between community agencies and families
Coordinate volunteer activities
Serve as a resource person for staff and families.
Work with building leadership to coordinate services available for families
Develop positive rapport with students, families and school officials.
Ability to gather information through the use of surveys and collect necessary data
Work to improve school-to-home communication
Knowledge of Akron Public Schools’ policies and procedures
Facilitate family Involvement at school site
Recruit students and families for participation in programs
Meets regularly with building staff to stay abreast of school and family concerns
Serves as liaison to families for the purpose of removing school barriers.
Participates on various committees
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students and families.
Regularly attend school and district meetings, forums and conferences regarding family engagement programming
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to listen effectively, actively
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands of the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit and stand; stoop; kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 25 pounds in weight.
The employee must have the mobility to frequently travel to school sites.
General Expectations
Responsible to work cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses, and service providers.
Responsible for accurate and timely record-keeping and reports as required.
Responsible to drive a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator’s license as required by the position
Required to travel, both within the school district and outside of the school district.
Responsible to attend meetings, in-services, and training programs as related to the position held.
If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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