2026/2027 School Year Parent Liaison

                        Lawrence Family Development Charter School

                                                                                             www.lfdcs.org

                                                                       Strengthening families…building community

The Family Liaison is responsible for connecting the parents of LFDCS students to activities and information—specifically to ensure the fulfillment of the mission of parent involvement. The Family Liaison shall be responsible for carrying out the parent involvement required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary contact for parents in grades K1 through Grade 2


• Work closely with administration in creating family/school partnership to promote student success.


• Facilitate SPED and ESL PAC meetings by providing supports to school staff and parents.


• Plan and attend Parent Coffees.


• Assist Principal with School Site Council and its responsibility of parent
  involvement in school improvement. Assist Principal with School Site Council meetings by providing support and communication.


• Assist school administration with communication, mailings, trainings and meetings necessary to meet parent involvement goals.


• Attend school meetings as requested by the Principal or Family Services Coordinator.


• Assist Heads of Schools with parent open houses, special meetings, and other
  home-school events. (Graduations, Movie Nights, Summer Fiesta, etc.)


• Conduct home visits for all new families enrolled in the school


• Collaborate with the Head of the Academy to conduct Right from the Start Workshops for K1 families


• Prepare and distribute flyers and/or mailings for all trainings and workshops related to family development (PAC, SSC, Right From the Start, etc.) and follow-up phone calls to ensure attendance
  
  

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual English and Spanish required, excellent writing and speaking skills in Spanish and English.


• Ability to translate verbally and in writing. 


• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred 


• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (oral and written)


• Demonstrates management, interpersonal and organizational skills 


• Demonstrates a high level of technology uses such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office. 


• Experience working with parents and stakeholders in a school setting 
  
  

Schedule: Full-Time, Full-Year Position (260 days); 3 weeks of vacation

Reports to: Principal and Family Services Coordinator

Lawrence Family Development Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.