Family and Community Engagement Liaison – Title I Harvard Park/Laketown Elementary

HOURS PER: 7.5
DAYS PER YEAR: 180 (Remainder of 2026/27 School Year Only)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 60 semester hours in Human Services or Education required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience in Human Services or Education.
• Successful experience working with community organizations.
• Successful experience working with children and their families with various circumstances.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing and/or leading workshops and training.
• Experience in facilitating meetings.
• Ability and desire to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings and weekends or schedule modification.
• Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and respond to deadlines while working multiple tasks and maintaining accurate records.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Google Suite and Apple devices.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and transportation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Family and Community Engagement Leader to families, students, staff and community.
• Empower families to fully participate in the family and community engagement team, and in school level decision-making.
• Provide families with training to facilitate student learning at home.
• Provide school staff with the professional development to deepen and grow trusting relationships with all families.
• Make home visits to actively engage families in solving school-related concerns.
• Plan and implement, in cooperation with the Principal and school staff, a strong 2-way communication plan.
• Plan and implement, in cooperation with the Principal and school staff, family events aligned to school improvement goals.
• Help schools in monitoring parent materials budget, securing food and materials for events as needed.
• Actively participate on the school’s instructional leadership team (ILT).
• Make referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Plan transportation for parent activities, conferences, and home visits.
• Create deep levels of community partnerships.
• Provide data/documentation, as needed, for Federal Program evaluation purposes and federal program compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.