| Job Title: Title I Family Liaison |
| Reports to (Title): Principal |
Terms of Employment:
Support Staff Salary Scale
Grade: 9
Hours per day: 8
Days per year: 210 | Type of position:
Full-time
| FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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General Summary:
Under general supervision, will work with the school’s Title I approved plan to ensure that all aspects comply with federal mandates. Assists with other school and district programs directly relating to Title I as assigned. |
Essential Functions:- Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
- Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
- Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders regarding the Title I schoolwide plan related to family engagement.
- Serves as a vital bridge between families and the school community, ensuring that families are informed, engaged, and supported in their children's education.
- Fosters strong relationships between home and school, promotes open communication, and helps to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment for all families.
- Partners with school and community organizations to provide families with resources and services that support students' academic and personal growth.
- Serves as a liaison between families and the school community to address barriers related to student achievement, attendance, behavior, and overall well-being.
- Coordinates and facilitates family-focused events and support sessions related to academic success and well-being.
- In coordination with instructional coaches and/or grade level leads, develops and organizes materials to support the SC College and Career Readiness (SCCCR) standards.
- Collaborates with school leadership and staff to develop strategies that enhance family engagement, ensuring all families feel welcomed and included in the school community.
- Partners with teachers, administrators, counselors, and social workers to identify students and families who may benefit from additional support.
- Works closely with the Title I Family Engagement Specialist and Lead Family Liaison to ensure activities align with the family engagement plan and Title I requirements.
- Attends monthly professional learning meetings to enhance and build capacity related to family engagement and Tile I.
- Participates in additional professional learning opportunities as outlined by the Title I Family Engagement Specialist and Lead Family Liaison.
- Gains a working knowledge of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the schoolwide plan, and Title I requirements to ensure compliance.
- Maintains timely and accurate manual and digital files.
- Has a working knowledge of Google Workspace.
- Works cooperatively with the principal to ensure Title I activities and expenditures align with the schoolwide plan.
- Assures that all required Title I documentation is accessible to families, the school community, and all stakeholders.
- Collects feedback from families and stakeholders to identify areas for growth and improvement.
- Keeps a Title I approved daily time and attendance log and works with Title I school personnel to ensure accurate time logs and documentation are maintained.
- Follows the Purchase Request process for all purchases using Title I funds.
- Collaborates with the school executive secretary to ensure that accurate accounting, budget, and strategy and activity codes are documented.
- Maintains inventory records for all Title I purchases and ensures safe storage and proper use of all materials and equipment.
- Works with administration in collecting and submitting all required documents for monitoring purposes.
- Assists the principal in planning the Title I annual meeting and the fall and spring schoolwide planning team meetings.
- Attends all schoolwide and district planning team meetings.
- Conducts an annual evaluation and shares and responds to feedback as applicable.
- Accepts additional Title I duties, as assigned by the principal and/or district administrators.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Minimum Education/Work Experience:- At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher
- education; or
- An associate’s degree (or higher); or
- A passing score (456 or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment.
- Prior experience working with children preferred
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Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public. |
Working Conditions:
Conducts duties primarily in a classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention working with students and interacting with a variety of adults. Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to fifty pounds. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required. |
Responsibility:
No direct budgetary responsibility. |
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel. |
Disclaimer Statement:
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. |