Parent Liaison, Title I
Description
Category: Support Job Function: Support Staff Department: Vickery Mill Elementary Summary Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines Essential Duties
- Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents
- Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out
- Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials
- Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement
- Provides orientation for all parents new to the school
- Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child
- Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times
- Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers
- Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media
- Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website
- Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES
- Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center
- Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards
- Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement
- Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner
- Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget
- Monitors and maintains records required by Title I
- Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement
- Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents
- Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs
- Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program
- Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact
- Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes
- Assists parents in accessing community resources
- Develops partnerships with other social agencies
- Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office
- Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager
- Knowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
- Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
- Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
- Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
- Ability to solicit resources for District needs
- Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information
- Normal office environment
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Ron Wade, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135
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