Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Young World Physical Education, Grapevine, TX, United States
Job Description
Job Title:
Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Department/School:
Curriculum and Instruction
Pay Grade:
Teacher Pay Table, 187 days
Reports to:
Bilingual Program Coordinator
Summary
The primary purpose of a Family and Community Engagement Liaison is to collaborate with families, community members, and schools in order to build relationships that support student learning and achievement, family well‑being, and the continuous learning and development of children, families, and educators. The liaison will also support LPAC processes and compliance, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines related to Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
Qualifications / Minimum Education / Certification
ESL/Bilingual instructional experience preferred
Working knowledge of LPAC processes, Emergent Bilingual programs, and compliance requirements preferred
Current knowledge and application of educational research on best practices
Experience facilitating learning opportunities for adults
Ability to speak, write, translate, and interpret effectively in both English and Spanish, and establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents
Dedicated to the values of the school district and overall success of children and their families
Dedicated to developing strategic partnerships and building relationships with constituents within the community
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Collaborate with families so they are well equipped with best practices and information related to the educational process, including LPAC procedures, EB identification, language services, and reclassification processes
Engage and empower families and communities to advocate for all children and develop strategies to solve problems
Create and publish a newsletter every nine weeks, highlighting important information for parents, including bilingual/ESL programming
Serve as a translator and interpreter in written and verbal forms of district communication, including EB program placement discussions and parent conferences
Provide accurate translation of documents and communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English to support family engagement and compliance
Actively recruit and engage parents and family members to become involved in the school and share their education and career experiences
Establish and maintain partnerships with businesses, faith‑based organizations, and community agencies
Attend district and regional meetings as required, including LPAC‑related trainings and compliance meetings
Establish an open, cooperative environment to ensure culturally diverse, relevant, and responsive communication between all parties
Refer parents to appropriate adult education programs (GED, ESL, etc.) and other community resources
Develop a network of support consisting of campus parent liaisons and district staff to ensure access to parent programming
Participate in and support Bilingual and ESL programming initiatives
Assist campuses with district newcomer programming
Assist at the Language Assessment Center to welcome, assess, and support placement of students
Support campuses with LPAC compliance procedures and parent communication as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the position’s general requirements
Mental / Physical / Environmental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district‑wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Intent and Acknowledgment
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.
Location:
Grapevine‑Colleyville ISD Administration Building – Grapevine, Texas
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Job Title:
Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Department/School:
Curriculum and Instruction
Pay Grade:
Teacher Pay Table, 187 days
Reports to:
Bilingual Program Coordinator
Summary
The primary purpose of a Family and Community Engagement Liaison is to collaborate with families, community members, and schools in order to build relationships that support student learning and achievement, family well‑being, and the continuous learning and development of children, families, and educators. The liaison will also support LPAC processes and compliance, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines related to Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
Qualifications / Minimum Education / Certification
ESL/Bilingual instructional experience preferred
Working knowledge of LPAC processes, Emergent Bilingual programs, and compliance requirements preferred
Current knowledge and application of educational research on best practices
Experience facilitating learning opportunities for adults
Ability to speak, write, translate, and interpret effectively in both English and Spanish, and establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents
Dedicated to the values of the school district and overall success of children and their families
Dedicated to developing strategic partnerships and building relationships with constituents within the community
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Collaborate with families so they are well equipped with best practices and information related to the educational process, including LPAC procedures, EB identification, language services, and reclassification processes
Engage and empower families and communities to advocate for all children and develop strategies to solve problems
Create and publish a newsletter every nine weeks, highlighting important information for parents, including bilingual/ESL programming
Serve as a translator and interpreter in written and verbal forms of district communication, including EB program placement discussions and parent conferences
Provide accurate translation of documents and communications from English to Spanish and Spanish to English to support family engagement and compliance
Actively recruit and engage parents and family members to become involved in the school and share their education and career experiences
Establish and maintain partnerships with businesses, faith‑based organizations, and community agencies
Attend district and regional meetings as required, including LPAC‑related trainings and compliance meetings
Establish an open, cooperative environment to ensure culturally diverse, relevant, and responsive communication between all parties
Refer parents to appropriate adult education programs (GED, ESL, etc.) and other community resources
Develop a network of support consisting of campus parent liaisons and district staff to ensure access to parent programming
Participate in and support Bilingual and ESL programming initiatives
Assist campuses with district newcomer programming
Assist at the Language Assessment Center to welcome, assess, and support placement of students
Support campuses with LPAC compliance procedures and parent communication as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the position’s general requirements
Mental / Physical / Environmental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district‑wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Intent and Acknowledgment
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.
Location:
Grapevine‑Colleyville ISD Administration Building – Grapevine, Texas
#J-18808-Ljbffr