25-26 SY Community Relations Liaison - McDaniel en The School District of Philadelphia

Job Summary

Provides liaison services between an assigned school, its students and the neighboring community. Works with students and parents on the development and/or improvement of verbal communication skills, mediating problems, and facilitating a variety of parent and student workshops. Establishes and maintains linkages between the school and the community in an effort to create a cooperative and collaborative atmosphere and to foster the development of a school-community partnership.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the resolution of problems among students, among paraprofessional staff, between students and staff, between parents and staff and between the school and the community.
• Serves as a mentor to students.
• Advocates for parents as needed, and encourages and assists them in communicating concerns/issues to school staff.
• Works with students and parents on the development of effective communication skills.
• Works with students and parents on the development of conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Participates in Student Support Team meetings and parent conferences, and provides input on behalf of the child and/or parent.
• Coordinates and facilitates parent involvement activities, including parenting skills workshops and other related activities.
• Networks with community members and community-based agencies in coordinating community activities and school functions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a formalized recess program with structured activities designed to teach and support socialization skills in students.
• Networks with community members and community-based agencies.
• Assists parents in locating and enrolling students in before- and after school day care activities.
• Maintains a variety of manual and computerized records and prepares periodic reports as requested.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties and support services within the school.

Additional Functions

• May provide assistance to teachers in the classroom setting.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • the functions of and services provided by the various neighborhood groups and agencies within the community.
  • the current social, educational and economic issues as they relate to urban families.
  • the effects of health, economic and social problems on the ability of children to achieve.

• • Demonstrated ability to:
• learn the functions of and services provided by the School District.
• interpret and explain District policies and procedures pertaining to school discipline.
• work collaboratively with community-based agencies on a variety of activities.
• promote and encourage community interest and participation in various school activities.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• follow both written and verbal instructions.

establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience participating in community, school, or church activities which has included working with families.

Required Residency

Applicants must be a resident of the community surrounding the school to which they are assigned.