School Community Liaison/Aide - Taft

Plain Local Schools

Job Description

School Community Liaison / Aide

*High School diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred)

*Salary and work year to be established by the Board

*Reports to: Building Principal / District Title I Director

*Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

Responsibilities:

*Connecting, linking and engaging families to school and community supports and services

*Encourage and facilitate family involvement in children's academic success efforts

*Offer support and mentoring to families and students

*Serve as liaison between the schools, service providers and the families

*Recruit parents for leadership opportunities in the school setting

*Participate as non-professional supports for mental health support groups, parent training, opportunities, and summer programs offered by Plain Local Schools

*Preferably, acting as a community resource by living in their school's neighborhoods

*Educating and informing students and families

*Gathering information from students and families for use by a Care Team

*Aiding families in reducing barriers through creative problem solving

*Advocating on behalf of and with families in the school and community environment

*Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures

*Perform other duties as directed