Hybrid Family Support Liaison chez Decatur Public Schools District #61

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent

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JOB GOAL: 
To assist parents/families in the development of positive ongoing school relationships with school staff in order to address and eliminate potential barriers to student school success

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a welcoming environment within the school that promotes mutual respect and comfortable rapport among families, school staff and community members
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of parent involvement and student activities as appropriate (with an emphasis on reaching at-risk students and families)
• Work with school staff and families to provide/link families with needed support services
• Work with school staff and families as necessary to facilitate increased school attendance
• Complete paperwork and records required by Federal, State or district mandates
• Make home visits as necessary based on student need
• Facilitate transportation for parent teacher conferences and other needed services to address student needs
• Coordinate and/or support student incentive programs for improved behavior, attendance and academic performance
• Oversee, coordinate, and communicate parent involvement activities
• Serve as an intermediary between school and home to assist in the elimination of barriers to student progress
• Promote, encourage, facilitate and document opportunities for parent participation
• Work closely with teachers of at-risk students in order to develop parent partnerships for the mutual benefit of the student
• Provide family informational programming and assist with communication efforts with families
• Attend and participate in school improvement activities, district or related school activities as requested by principal
• Other work related duties assigned by the principal or district administration

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