needs families in Kindergarten through 12th grade by serving as a liaison between families, schools and the community. Facilitate
positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and
student engagement program to support students’ social and academic success. Works to engage students and families to participate
and contribute to their school community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent
of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
Description of Job Tasks Frequency % of Time
Daily = D On an annual
Weekly = W basis, e.g. 10 Monthly = M hours of a 40
Quarterly = Q hour work
A week = 10/40 Annually = = 25%
1. Welcome families and assist parents in navigating the school system, including helping with D 40%
registration, free and reduced lunch eligibility, transportation, and volunteering. Provide
orientations and family education workshops. Conduct home visits and refer students and
families to outside community resources.
2. Work with students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to D 20%
ensure individual student progress; connect families and students to teachers, counselors,
administration and other school staff as needed.
3. Facilitate ongoing, reciprocal communication between families, school and staff by providing D 15%
simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation services.
4. Prepare and maintain the Family Engagement Year Plan with school administration and FSCP D 10%
(Family, Student, Community Partnership) team. Collaborate with school staff and community
partners to offer events and workshops on a variety of topics specific to families’ needs. Survey
family needs at each event. Assist the school in developing a welcoming school climate for
families, staff, and students.
5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%
6. Attend Family Liaison staff meetings and district team meetings. Attend professional W 5%
development sessions organized by the District Family Engagement Specialists.
7. Complete monthly data sheet for the department of Language, Culture & Equity. M 5%
8. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 4%
TOTAL= 100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field
preferred
- Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach
program required; experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490‐3488
web: www.psdschools.org
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Oral and written communication skills
- English language skills
- Bilingual oral and written communication skills in Spanish or Arabic, depending on specific assignment
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Customer service and public relations skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
- Ability to conduct home visits as required
- Ability to frequently travel among district facilities and into the community
- Knowledge of community resources and partners
- Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
- Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate
safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
- Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and/or other department software
packages
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental
functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle or feed X
Reach with hands and arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Talk X
Hear X
Taste X
Smell X
40520 – LCE Family Liaison
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
More than 100 pounds X
MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare X
Analyze X
Communicate X
Copy X
Coordinate X
Instruct X
Compute X
Synthesize X
Evaluate X
Interpersonal Skills X
Compile X
Negotiate X
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or airborne particles X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme cold (non-weather) X
Extreme heat (non-weather) X
Risk of electrical shock X
Work with explosives X
Risk of radiation X
Vibration X
VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision X
Depth perception X
Ability to adjust focus X
NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate X
Loud
Very Loud
40520 – LCE Family Liaison
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