LCE Family Liaison - Poudre High School

SUMMARY: Responsible for promoting academic school achievement for all culturally and linguistically diverse students and high

needs families in Kindergarten through 12th grade by serving as a liaison between families, schools and the community. Facilitate

positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and

student engagement program to support students’ social and academic success. Works to engage students and families to participate

and contribute to their school community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent

of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks

1. Welcome families and assist parents in navigating the school system, including helping with registration, free and reduced lunch eligibility, transportation, and volunteering. Provide

orientations and family education workshops. Conduct home visits and refer students and

families to outside community resources.

2. Work with students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to

ensure individual student progress; connect families and students to teachers, counselors,

administration and other school staff as needed.

3. Facilitate ongoing, reciprocal communication between families, school and staff by providing

simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation services.

4. Prepare and maintain the Family Engagement Year Plan with school administration and FSCP (Family, Student, Community Partnership) team. Collaborate with school staff and community partners to offer events and workshops on a variety of topics specific to families’ needs. Survey family needs at each event. Assist the school in developing a welcoming school climate for

families, staff, and students.

5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

6. Attend Family Liaison staff meetings and district team meetings. Attend professional

development sessions organized by the District Family Engagement Specialists.

7. Complete monthly data sheet for the department of Language, Culture & Equity.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

 High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field

preferred

 Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach

program required; experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations preferred

 Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable 

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

 Criminal background check required for hire

 Valid Colorado driver’s license

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

 Oral and written communication skills

 English language skills

 Bilingual oral and written communication skills in Spanish or Arabic, depending on specific assignment

 Interpersonal relations skills

 Customer service and public relations skills

 Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

 Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

 Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations

 Ability to conduct home visits as required

 Ability to frequently travel among district facilities and into the community

 Knowledge of community resources and partners

 Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job

 Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence

 Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures

 Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds

 Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate

safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

 Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals

 Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and/or other department software

packages

 Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc. 

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