Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144
Community Engagement Liaison
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144, Markham, Illinois, United States, 60428
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Location: District Office
Closing Date: 11/10/2024
Title:
Community Engagement Liaison Reports
to:
Coordinator of Family, Community and Business Engagement
Location:
District Office
Job Summary: This position will coordinate learning opportunities and development for families and community members in collaboration with district and school administration and staff. This position will provide support to the district and schools with the coordination of parent engagement events/activities, and assisting in the planning and organizing of parent advisory meetings and meeting the Title I obligations for schools. The Community Engagement Liaison will ensure that all federal requirements in the area of Family, Parent and Community Engagement are met. Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Responsibilities:
Communicate district activities, programs, initiatives, etc. to all stakeholders including, but not limited to parents, guardians, community members and business owners. Provide an ongoing method of communication for parents along with a method for monitoring and sustainability. Create a districtwide Parent University in which all of our professional development workshops and trainings into a cohesive and collaborative process. Establish and maintain an effective and timely communication with schools and network staff around parent engagement. Support schools by building relationships that foster strong partnerships with community organizations and enhance the effectiveness of communication between families and schools. Train and develop school staff to build capacity supporting parent goals and objectives. Identify resources and activities that connect and engage families in support of student learning. Nurture relationships with school staff, volunteers, and community partners including faith based community, schools, and service providers. Work with school leadership and teachers to maintain accurate data on volunteers, community programs, and parent engagement initiatives/outreach. Conduct preliminary and annual assessments data to measure growth towards identified family and community engagement goals. Monitor family outcome reports, analyze data results and identified target goals and as it relates to family and community engagement. Works closely with the school leadership in the development of individualized plans for parents. Standardize district activities for all schools within the district for continuity; i.e. father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, grandparents, etc. Train and support school staff with implementing parent curriculum with fidelity. Serve as a resource to principals and community members regarding community agency events, and activities. Any and all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee Physical Activity: Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performances of tasks and responsibilities as required. The work requires frequent walking and standing. Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Minimum Associate degree or two (2) years of related Community Engagement experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years of Community Engagement experience preferred.
Possess hands-on experiences in the areas of Community relations, Parent involvement, and staff development within the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to assess and evaluate community and school needs and resources, and develop and implement programs to meet these needs. Ability to assess and evaluate community, school needs, and resources with the goal to develop and implement programs meeting students and family needs. Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task. Work effectively with parents from multi-culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. Principles and practices of sociology in areas of family development and the dynamics and problems of diverse and disadvantaged communities. Collect, organize, analyze, and present parent outcome data in understandable form. Ability to direct, problem solve, develop and delegate as situations dictate. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders. Ability to use a range or technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Maintain accurate records and files. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or privileged information.
Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Location: District Office
Closing Date: 11/10/2024
Title:
Community Engagement Liaison Reports
to:
Coordinator of Family, Community and Business Engagement
Location:
District Office
Job Summary: This position will coordinate learning opportunities and development for families and community members in collaboration with district and school administration and staff. This position will provide support to the district and schools with the coordination of parent engagement events/activities, and assisting in the planning and organizing of parent advisory meetings and meeting the Title I obligations for schools. The Community Engagement Liaison will ensure that all federal requirements in the area of Family, Parent and Community Engagement are met. Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Responsibilities:
Communicate district activities, programs, initiatives, etc. to all stakeholders including, but not limited to parents, guardians, community members and business owners. Provide an ongoing method of communication for parents along with a method for monitoring and sustainability. Create a districtwide Parent University in which all of our professional development workshops and trainings into a cohesive and collaborative process. Establish and maintain an effective and timely communication with schools and network staff around parent engagement. Support schools by building relationships that foster strong partnerships with community organizations and enhance the effectiveness of communication between families and schools. Train and develop school staff to build capacity supporting parent goals and objectives. Identify resources and activities that connect and engage families in support of student learning. Nurture relationships with school staff, volunteers, and community partners including faith based community, schools, and service providers. Work with school leadership and teachers to maintain accurate data on volunteers, community programs, and parent engagement initiatives/outreach. Conduct preliminary and annual assessments data to measure growth towards identified family and community engagement goals. Monitor family outcome reports, analyze data results and identified target goals and as it relates to family and community engagement. Works closely with the school leadership in the development of individualized plans for parents. Standardize district activities for all schools within the district for continuity; i.e. father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, grandparents, etc. Train and support school staff with implementing parent curriculum with fidelity. Serve as a resource to principals and community members regarding community agency events, and activities. Any and all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee Physical Activity: Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performances of tasks and responsibilities as required. The work requires frequent walking and standing. Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Minimum Associate degree or two (2) years of related Community Engagement experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years of Community Engagement experience preferred.
Possess hands-on experiences in the areas of Community relations, Parent involvement, and staff development within the organization. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to assess and evaluate community and school needs and resources, and develop and implement programs to meet these needs. Ability to assess and evaluate community, school needs, and resources with the goal to develop and implement programs meeting students and family needs. Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task. Work effectively with parents from multi-culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. Principles and practices of sociology in areas of family development and the dynamics and problems of diverse and disadvantaged communities. Collect, organize, analyze, and present parent outcome data in understandable form. Ability to direct, problem solve, develop and delegate as situations dictate. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders. Ability to use a range or technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Maintain accurate records and files. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or privileged information.