Parent Liaison Facilitator

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Prior experience in areas related to school/community relations, working with parents and/or students. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151). Must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the supervisor. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Allentown School District Board of Directors deem appropriate and acceptable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary: Coordinates parental engagement/involvement activities of pupil personnel services, including communications, procedures/policies, security/safety matters and other special programs consistent with the charge of improving student achievement and parent engagement by supporting the Director of Family & Community Engagement in performing the essential duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides guidance, training and technical assistance to school staff on effective parent and community engagement strategies and activities. Communicates and collaborates with staff, parents, community and advocates on issues pertaining to family and community engagement. Promotes high-quality family and community engagement services. Coordinates supports for students and parents to integrate and assimilate into a new school setting. Keeps accurate and detailed records of parental and community involvement activities as they pertain to communications, safety and security planning. Facilitates ongoing communications/customer service with community, families, school and the District. Facilitates communication of the District Code of Conduct and assists parents/guardians with the ASD communications protocol. Provides translation services, when necessary. Supports the implementation of school parent and community involvement targets and provides assistance in developing strategies to meet those goals in order to sustain parental support, involvement and communication. Generates reports related to family and community engagement participation and strategies. Seeks parent and community partnerships around improving student performance and behavior. Develops strategies for improving home/school communication. Participates in school-wide parent engagement activities. Attends community meetings to inform and promote community and school-wide community and parental involvement activities. Collaborates and cooperates with other schools and central departments in meeting the goals of the position. Participates in coordinated programs of school/parent liaisons and volunteers. Participates in initiatives related to diversity and multiculturalism within the district. Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals and memoranda. Presents information and responds to questions from groups of faculty, support staff, students, parents, and the general public. Completes other duties assigned that are aligned with the responsibilities of this position. The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages. The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Personal and Sick timePSERS Retirement Fund*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.