PARENT LIAISON WORKER (GRADES K-12), DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - New Haven Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Non-Instructional/Parent Liaison WorkerDate Posted: 10/2/2024Location: Central OfficeTITLE: PARENT LIAISON WORKER (10 months) QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalency is required. The aide should exhibit an interest in working with people, have a pleasant personality, be in good health, be able to attend night meetings and have a successful experience with parents and/or community programs. An automobile is a necessity. BA/BS preferably in education, public health, communications, marketing, psychology, counseling, sociology, etc. JOB GOALS: Develop and maintain strong contacts between parents and school personnel. EMPLOYMENT: By contractual agreement between the New Haven Board of Education and the Paraprofessionals' bargaining unit. SALARY: $36,148 EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable about matters related to school programs.
• Shares information about school programs with other schools, staff and parents.
• Develops ways in which parents can become specifically involved in general education programs.
• Attends PTO, school meetings and other community meetings pertaining to general school affairs.
• Keeps a log of activities.
• Coordinates workshops, training sessions and develops other forms of communication related to school programs.
• Assists in the prompt handling of problems occurring from communication breakdowns between parents and general staff.
• Provides assistance, as requested, concerning school activities to school administrative staff.