Oak Grove ES/Hasty ES Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Cherokee Co. Schools, Acworth, GA, United States
Job Description Code:
4I.025
Division/Department:
Oak Grove ES/Hasty ES
Pay Grade:
Certified Salary Schedule
Pay Type:
Salaried; Exempt
Retirement:
TRS
Contract Work Year:
188 Days
Reports To:
Principal
Evaluation Instrument:
PEI
Minimum Qualifications A valid Georgia Educator certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Bilingual skills required. Ability to work flexible hours including some nights. Proficient in the use of technology (video development, webpage creation, Microsoft Office Suite). Ability to lead family and community events. Skills in communication, leadership, collaboration and organization; strong background in standards-based instruction.
Goal Promote effective engagement of families and the community by supporting a partnership between schools, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement. Build families’ capacity for becoming engaged in improving their child’s academic achievement. Encourage families to be full partners and actively engaged in their child’s education.
Representative Duties & Responsibilities
Design and implement standards-based activities for parent and family events in collaboration with the school based on data.
Assist parents in understanding state academic standards, assessments, Title I, Part A requirements, how to monitor and improve their child’s progress, and if applicable, attain English proficiency.
Develop instructional materials and resources (newsletters, videos, webpage) to support families in working with their children to improve their academic performance.
Design information and targeted instructional activities for parents to support students based on needs identified through district screener data.
Research and implement evidence-based strategies for parent engagement.
Share initiatives and best practices between Title I schools.
Design opportunities for parent input and involve them in decision‑making processes for parent and family engagement.
Support the joint development of the District and School Parent and Family Engagement Plans focused on ongoing communication, strategies for involvement, shared responsibilities, partnerships and communication.
Coordinate the distribution of Title I documents to all families.
Develop and deliver training for staff on the value and utility of contributions of parents, how to communicate with and work with parents as equal partners, implementing and coordinating parent programs, and strengthening school-parent ties.
Analyze and summarize data to determine parent needs and the effectiveness of programs.
Review budget expenditures to ensure effective and compliant utilization of funds.Ensure the school’s parent and family engagement program remains in compliance with all state and federal guidelines.
Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and allowable pursuant to applicable grant funding requirements.
Fringe Benefits FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.
Adopted:
July 2025
Revised:
February 2026
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4I.025
Division/Department:
Oak Grove ES/Hasty ES
Pay Grade:
Certified Salary Schedule
Pay Type:
Salaried; Exempt
Retirement:
TRS
Contract Work Year:
188 Days
Reports To:
Principal
Evaluation Instrument:
PEI
Minimum Qualifications A valid Georgia Educator certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Bilingual skills required. Ability to work flexible hours including some nights. Proficient in the use of technology (video development, webpage creation, Microsoft Office Suite). Ability to lead family and community events. Skills in communication, leadership, collaboration and organization; strong background in standards-based instruction.
Goal Promote effective engagement of families and the community by supporting a partnership between schools, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement. Build families’ capacity for becoming engaged in improving their child’s academic achievement. Encourage families to be full partners and actively engaged in their child’s education.
Representative Duties & Responsibilities
Design and implement standards-based activities for parent and family events in collaboration with the school based on data.
Assist parents in understanding state academic standards, assessments, Title I, Part A requirements, how to monitor and improve their child’s progress, and if applicable, attain English proficiency.
Develop instructional materials and resources (newsletters, videos, webpage) to support families in working with their children to improve their academic performance.
Design information and targeted instructional activities for parents to support students based on needs identified through district screener data.
Research and implement evidence-based strategies for parent engagement.
Share initiatives and best practices between Title I schools.
Design opportunities for parent input and involve them in decision‑making processes for parent and family engagement.
Support the joint development of the District and School Parent and Family Engagement Plans focused on ongoing communication, strategies for involvement, shared responsibilities, partnerships and communication.
Coordinate the distribution of Title I documents to all families.
Develop and deliver training for staff on the value and utility of contributions of parents, how to communicate with and work with parents as equal partners, implementing and coordinating parent programs, and strengthening school-parent ties.
Analyze and summarize data to determine parent needs and the effectiveness of programs.
Review budget expenditures to ensure effective and compliant utilization of funds.Ensure the school’s parent and family engagement program remains in compliance with all state and federal guidelines.
Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and allowable pursuant to applicable grant funding requirements.
Fringe Benefits FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.
Adopted:
July 2025
Revised:
February 2026
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