Parent Liaison - 9400

Exhibit 30

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION
Passaic, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Parent Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have earned a high school diploma.
A minimum of forty-eight (48) college credits, from an accredited college or university, or passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam or equivalent.
Be able to communicate well with parents, community members and school personnel; English required and Spanish preferred.
Have extensive knowledge and involvement with the school area community and with adults in general and parents in particular.
Excellent collaboration and organization skills.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, agencies, and resources within the community.
Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Advocacy, Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish, organize, and maintain meaningful parent involvement programs, projects and activities in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and local Board policies. Assist with the preparation of agendas and the scheduling of meetings.

Arrange for or conduct sessions on topics requested by the parents on topics related to school policies and procedures, or general information about which parents should be informed. Attend and conduct meetings as requested and needed.

Arrange for or conduct sessions for parents in understanding:

a) the federal and state laws and regulations;
b) the goals and expectations of the school system;
c) the resources available in the schools and in the community;
d) local and state assessment requirements;
e) grade level standards and subject area requirements; and
f) parenting skills and experiences in the home to assist students with success in school; and g) programs/classes for parents as identified through the needs assessment process.

Coordinate the recruitment of Parent Organizations' members and elections.

Assist parents and staff in resolving concerns expressed at parent, teacher, and administrative conferences.

Inform parents of school and community resources.

Maintain communication with the administration and instructional staff of the schools to identify needs for communicating with parents.

Assist parents in advocating for their child in areas of basic disciplinary actions, I&RS, 504 meetings, child study team meetings and other settings where parents may need support.

Work closely with community-based organizations to promote positive and meaningful involvement of parents.

Participate in trainings and other parent-based strategies for enhancing and increasing parental involvement.

Dissemination of NCLB information and other Federal, and State mandated information.

Operate electronics and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.

Protect confidentiality of records and information about students and staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information with legal confines.

Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.

Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Building Administrators or designee and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten (10), Eleven (11), or Twelve (12) months
Contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.
Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.
Non-Tenurable.

EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Director of Student Advocacy or Principal.

Approved: December 21, 2015