Parent Liaison/Receptionist/Clerical (2627.172)

School: Gadsden City High SchoolSchool System: Gadsden City

Location: Gadsden

Job Category: Classified

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $28,108 - $37,136 Per year

Requisition Number: 2627.172 Job SummaryPOSITION: Title 1 Parent LiaisonQUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicants must possess excellent communication skills. Computer experience/training is highly desirable.

REPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOAL The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the school based parent liaison and increase parent involvement at the campus.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows rules and regulations under Title I, Part A Section 1118. Parental Involvement. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies. Assists in developing a written School Parental Involvement Policy and distributes to parents of participating children. Assists in notifying parents of the policy in an understandable and uniform format and to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents can understand. Ensures that the policy be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. Collaborates with the principal and Federal Programs Director to conduct an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the school served under this part, including identifying barriers to greater participation of parents. Assists the principal and Federal Programs Director in using the findings of such evaluation to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies of the school. Assists the principal and Federal Programs Director in convening a Title I annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited. Offers a flexible number of parent meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening. Develops jointly with administrative staff and parents a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved academic achievement. Provides assistance in understanding such topics as academic content standards and academic assessments to parents of children served by the school. Provides assistance on how to monitor a child's progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children. Provides materials and training on literacy and using technology to help parents work with their children to improve achievement and social behaviors. Facilitates an annual parent survey to assess the needs of parents and the community. Ensures that notifications for parent meetings are sent out in a timely manner. Implements a parental involvement program that creates partnerships among schools, parents and community members. Facilitates sessions where all stakeholders share ideas, support each other, and work together as a team. Provides activities that empower parents to become their own problem solvers. Attends scheduled meetings with the principal and Federal Programs Director. Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis. Other job related duties pertaining to parental involvement requested by the principal or Federal Program Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The individual in this position will adhere to all school system policies. All terms will be defined in the contract. The length of work and schedule will be determined by the principal/school system.