Location: New Haven,CT, USA
Position Type:
Non-Instructional/Parent Liaison Worker
Date Posted:
10/2/2024
Location:
Central Office
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TITLE: PARENT LIAISON WORKER (10 months)
QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalency is required. The aide should exhibit an interest in working with people, have a pleasant personality, be in good health,
be able to attend night meetings and have a successful experience with parents and/or community programs. An automobile is a necessity.
BA/BS preferably in education, public health, communications, marketing, psychology, counseling, sociology, etc.
JOB GOALS: Develop and maintain strong contacts between parents and school personnel.
EMPLOYMENT: By contractual agreement between the New Haven Board of Education and the Paraprofessionals' bargaining unit.
SALARY: $36,148
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledgeable about matters related to school programs.
* Shares information about school programs with other schools, staff and parents.
* Develops ways in which parents can become specifically involved in general education programs.
* Attends PTO, school meetings and other community meetings pertaining to general school affairs.
* Keeps a log of activities.
* Coordinates workshops, training sessions and develops other forms of communication related to school programs.
* Assists in the prompt handling of problems occurring from communication breakdowns between parents and general staff.
* Provides assistance, as requested, concerning school activities to school administrative staff.