Position: 

Home/School Liaison

Supervisor:

Director of Intercultural and Community Outreach

Work Site:

Selected School Sites/ District Wide

 

Summary:

Work with schools to develop a positive home-school partnership with parents/guardians regarding their child’s education.  Provide educational support for students including transportation for students and their parents/guardians, when necessary.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  
  • Deliver relevant information to parents/guardians regarding their child or school.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all matters between the student, school, and families.
  • Make home visits or transport students home when requested by the principal or designee.
  • Maintain weekly referral logs and submit to the Office of Indian Education every week.
  • Provide transportation for parents when requested by principal or designee.
  • Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally (Navajo and English).
  • Respond immediately to principal/designee’s requests and assignments.
  • Must comply with District transportation policies and procedures, specifically transporting students.
  • Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local, state, and federal laws.
  • Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
  • Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
  • Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
  • Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
  • Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  
  • High School Diploma or GED

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  
  • Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
  • Good communication skills and customer service skills
  • Familiarity with community and surrounding area

 

Physical/Job Requirements:

  

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills

 

Safety and Health:

  
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
  • Completed and cleared background check
  • Pass drug test if required for position
  • Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

 

Equipment/Material Handled:

  
  • Multimedia equipment, including current technology
  • Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
  • Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

 

Work Environment:

  
    • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
    • Work interruptions
    • Flexibility
    • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
    • Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
    • Extended work hours, on occasion

 

Term of Employment:

  
  • Non-Exempt