Parent Liaison, Title I

Category: Support StaffJob Function: Support StaffDepartment: Heritage ElementarySummaryProvides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelinesEssential DutiesManages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parentsSelects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-outDevelops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materialsAssists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvementProvides orientation for all parents new to the schoolCreates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their childCoordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible timesOrganizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteersAdvertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of mediaCommunicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or websiteServes as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SESInitiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent CenterParticipates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cardsCalculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvementSubmits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely mannerAssists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement BudgetMonitors and maintains records required by Title IConducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvementCollaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parentsConducts written and oral surveys of parent needsConducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A programAssists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compactServes as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposesAssists parents in accessing community resourcesDevelops partnerships with other social agenciesServes as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement CommitteeAttends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I OfficePerforms other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant ManagerRequired EducationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentCertification/LicensureNone requiredExperience QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environmentKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programsMust display strong interpersonal and public relation skillsAbility to relate/interact with various cultures and social groupsAbility to solicit resources for District needsMust exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent informationWorking ConditionsNormal office environmentPhysical DemandsRoutine physical activity associated with normal office environmentPosting ID: 34148It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.Parent Liaison, Title IReq ID: Fulton County SchoolsNearest Major Market: Atlanta