Parent Educator

Parent Liaison

This is a 10-month position.

Distinguishing features of the class:

This position reports to the Innovation, Equity and Engagement Office of a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The Parent Liaison will establish culturally responsive protocols that create a bridge between home, school and the community. The Parent Liaison will ensure that the relationship between home, school and the community informs district decision-making and leads to equitable outcomes. Most importantly, the Parent Liaison will leverage the racial, cultural and linguistic experiences of families when using interventions and best practices to meet the needs of our diverse Schenectady community. This position requires a high degree of cultural competency, compassion and community responsiveness.

Typical work activities:

• Knowledge of community resources and ability to provide needed professional development for families, educators and community members on resources; Identifying and integrating resources and services from the community to support students and families;

  Work with families to identify culturally responsive approaches, with great attention to the language and culture of families, in order to resolve any issues that may be having an impact their child's success in school;

  Tracking, collecting and reporting family needs, concerns and what recommendations they have for the school;

  Administering surveys that provide district with critical feedback on family involvement, engagement and partnerships.

  Willing and able to value and engage with the native and dialect languages, as well as, the formal and informal forms of communication used within the rich Schenectady City Community

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

• Interest in increasing family engagement and involvement;

  Good listening, communication and written skills;

  Be able to develop quality relationships with families from all backgrounds living in the Schenectady community;

  Be compassionate, kind and respectful of others and their lived experiences;

  Ability to work collaboratively with others;

  Use an anti-racist and trauma sensitive lens when working with families

  Strong work ethic and ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality;