FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (284909)

Family Engagement Liaison

Department: Student and Family Services

Salary Schedule: Education Support Professionals

Location: CEE

Work Year: 9 months

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

Grade: 7

Starting Hourly Rate Range: $21.06 - $22.03

Summary: The Family Engagement Liaison coordinates between the school, Family & Community Engagement Coordinators, and the Family and Community Engagement Manager to support engagement efforts; collects, maintains, and inputs information on students who qualify for and are receiving student services. Serves as a direct link to parents/guardians to increase engagement and improve student achievement and social-emotional well-being. Provide support for the District's bus and lunch program.

Essential Functions:

• Works collaboratively with the regional Family and Community Engagement Coordinator and Family and Community Engagement Manager to support the planning and implementation of parent/guardian engagement workshops, events, meetings, activities, etc.
• Provides parental support in a variety of areas for the purpose of removing barriers to learning and supporting the family with goal setting, parent advocacy skills, SEL skills, etc.
• Connects parents/guardians to appropriate staff, teachers, or programs to ensure awareness and access to information to support their students' academic and social emotional success.
• Answers questions, inquiries, or requests from eligible students or households related to providing information, eligibility, and resolving problems.
• Assists parents/guardians with completing enrollment, including enrollments that may require eligibility or an application/acceptance process, and assist with access and connection to extra-curricular activities.
• Distributes, collects, and reviews data from student applications, intakes, and/or assessments to determine aid eligibility and make the award of the appropriate eligibility within state and federal and/or District policy.
• Monitors eligible students to ensure on-going participation eligibility and services.
• Encodes eligible students' breakfast/lunch tickets as required for the District to maintain Provision Two (2) status.
• Maintains accurate records and implements guidelines and procedures as authorized by District Policy, state, and federal agencies.
• Works collaboratively with the Community Liaison and/or Student Liaison to conduct home visits to provide support, deliver food, resources, information sharing, etc.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Performs general clerical functions and assists in maintaining student folders.
• Supports the dissemination of information to parents/guardians.
• May assist in data entry of student handbook, weapons policy, internet authorization form, directory, dress code policy, etc. into the student information system.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Fluency in the language of the target population served preferred.
• One year experience working with families and high school students of diverse backgrounds.
• License and Certification Requirements: A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Possess an Arizona Department of Public Service IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Ideal Candidates Will Have the Following Skills and Abilities:

• Fluency in the language of the target population served preferred.
• Knowledge of state, federal and/or District policies, rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for awarding of eligibility.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and filing systems.
• Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment and computer software.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is performed throughout campuses and student residences within Maricopa County. Both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
• Physical ability to perform all of these essential functions. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Why Work at PXU:

• The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.
• Highly Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
• Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)
• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.