Family & Community Liaison (Bilingual Spanish) - (2025-2026) Folwell Elementary

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Job Title: Family & Community Liaison (Bilingual Spanish) - (2025-2026) Folwell Elementary  and Requisition ID number: 104011

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Folwell Elementary (10000087) 

Site:  Folwell (0304) 

FTE:  1.0FTE; 40 hours/week; 41 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  ESP(28) 

Functional Area:  Paraprofessional 

Salary Range:  $26.37-$29.85

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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Bilingual Spanish Position 

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, acts as a liaison between the schools, families, and communities; coordinates volunteer and family programs.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and maintains resource and volunteer programs for families and community members as an integral part of the school program.
• Provides recruitment, orientation, training, placement, supervision, support and evaluation of volunteers at the school site.
• Provides potential connection to resources for families as needed, including being a linkage between the school and neighborhood services, civic services, senior citizen groups, church groups, day care centers, and businesses.
• Assists in promoting the school or program by providing information to parents, visitors, and volunteers.
• Assists the administration and school leadership council in coordinating and maintaining communication with families and the community, including preparing documents, reports, and written materials.
• Communicates with families on a regular basis to establish a positive relationship with the school staff and culture.
• Assists with involvement of families to attend school functions, including conferences and Parent Academy (CPEO).
• Works with small groups of families to address specific needs.
• Supports families to visit school during the day; assists with transportation needs, one-on-one supports, and encouraging positive family/staff relationships

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

AND

2 years of academic support experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. Family and Community Liaison

 

Knowledge of:

· Methods and techniques for working with students and families.

· Principles and practices of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.

· Principles of record keeping and records management.

· Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and procedures.

· Local community resources and regional community services programs.

· Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software.

 

Skill in:

· Analyzing problems and developing effective solutions.

· Working with staff, students and families in a large urban school system that deals with complex student issues and economic and cultural diversity.

· Working effectively with persons of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

· Perceiving the needs and concerns of others, interacting in a tactful manner, resolving conflicts, mediating disputes, and building personal skills.

· Maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.

· Effective verbal and written communication.

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a classroom and a general office environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Jobs in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, long periods of working with computers, and working wit