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Data Clerk- .5
Springfield Public Schools WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:
5672643
Application Deadline:
May 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION : The Family Liaison will use home visits as a strategy to support families to positively affect student achievement and to increase effective communication between home and school.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
A. Connecting Families to Resources
Provide information on available Springfield Parent Academy workshops and other school and district family activities
Support families with social needs by providing information on appropriate community resources
Assist parents with referrals to district programs and services
Actively promote district and school events and family activities
B. Promoting Student Success
Help families understand district/school policies and procedures such as attendance, homework, uniforms and other related information in the Student/Parent Handbook
Create ways for parents and teachers to personally meet to address students’ academic progress (i.e. Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Help parents with general questions and basic information related to special education and other academic related programs
Assist families with parenting skills to support their children
Work with teachers and other staff to develop learning kits to use in home visits
C. Building Relationships with Families
Welcome families, personally meet them and introduce them to the school community
Identify potential Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) & School Centered Decision Making (SCDM) parents and personally meet them for active participation
Create ways for families and teachers to personally meet
Participate in school events such open houses, coffee hours to personally connect with parents
Act as a liaison between families and school staff when issues arise, more information needs to be shared or cultural differences are a barrier
D. Assessing the Needs of Families
Document needs of families through Power School and other tracking tools
Using observation and other variety of techniques; identify the specific needs of families and their progress
Develop a support plan to work with the families
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Work in collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers to enhance communication between school and home
Attend parent engagement capacity building workshops geared towards parents and/or school staff
Work in collaboration with parent and community organizations to build the capacity of parents and families
Work in collaboration with the PACE Center Team and community groups to support district activities and the Springfield Parent Academy
Assist school staff with identifying potential translation services
EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college preferred or minimum of two years of experience in family services or related human services field
Communicate effectively with families in a friendly and supportive manner
Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment
Skill, ability and knowledge of Microsoft Word
Skill and ability to access email and internet
Possess interpersonal and organizational skills
Access to transportation is required
Bilingual skills highly desirable
Contact Information
Keith Asher , Principal
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Phone: (413) 787-7551
Email: Asherk@springfieldpublicschools.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
EEO Statement
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Position Type & Salary
Position Type:
PT - Full Year
Salary:
$24.81 Per Hour
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Springfield Public Schools WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:
5672643
Application Deadline:
May 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION : The Family Liaison will use home visits as a strategy to support families to positively affect student achievement and to increase effective communication between home and school.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
A. Connecting Families to Resources
Provide information on available Springfield Parent Academy workshops and other school and district family activities
Support families with social needs by providing information on appropriate community resources
Assist parents with referrals to district programs and services
Actively promote district and school events and family activities
B. Promoting Student Success
Help families understand district/school policies and procedures such as attendance, homework, uniforms and other related information in the Student/Parent Handbook
Create ways for parents and teachers to personally meet to address students’ academic progress (i.e. Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Help parents with general questions and basic information related to special education and other academic related programs
Assist families with parenting skills to support their children
Work with teachers and other staff to develop learning kits to use in home visits
C. Building Relationships with Families
Welcome families, personally meet them and introduce them to the school community
Identify potential Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) & School Centered Decision Making (SCDM) parents and personally meet them for active participation
Create ways for families and teachers to personally meet
Participate in school events such open houses, coffee hours to personally connect with parents
Act as a liaison between families and school staff when issues arise, more information needs to be shared or cultural differences are a barrier
D. Assessing the Needs of Families
Document needs of families through Power School and other tracking tools
Using observation and other variety of techniques; identify the specific needs of families and their progress
Develop a support plan to work with the families
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Work in collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers to enhance communication between school and home
Attend parent engagement capacity building workshops geared towards parents and/or school staff
Work in collaboration with parent and community organizations to build the capacity of parents and families
Work in collaboration with the PACE Center Team and community groups to support district activities and the Springfield Parent Academy
Assist school staff with identifying potential translation services
EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college preferred or minimum of two years of experience in family services or related human services field
Communicate effectively with families in a friendly and supportive manner
Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment
Skill, ability and knowledge of Microsoft Word
Skill and ability to access email and internet
Possess interpersonal and organizational skills
Access to transportation is required
Bilingual skills highly desirable
Contact Information
Keith Asher , Principal
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Phone: (413) 787-7551
Email: Asherk@springfieldpublicschools.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
EEO Statement
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Position Type & Salary
Position Type:
PT - Full Year
Salary:
$24.81 Per Hour
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