Parental Involvement Assistant (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To visit student's homes as assigned by campus principal in light of the program guidelines and needs of the Counselor, Nurse, and Special Education Resource Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED
Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish Driver's License and vehicle
Possess the ability to work and communicate with parents, students, and teachers

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
•  Visit student's homes to explain school programs, to reinforce positive attitudes of parents and students toward school, and to learn of any home problems that may have a bearing on student 
accomplishments in school.
•  Report problems observed in the home to counselor, principal and/or the person making the referral.
•  Become familiar with services provided by the school and community social agencies, assists families in their relations with those public and private agencies.
•  Listen to parents and assist with their concerns and advises them as to proper channels for seeking answers and/or solutions.
•  Serve as interpreter for parents when necessary in conferences with principals, teachers and counselors.
•  Assist the principal in recording any suspected violations of the law regarding health or housing code violation, child abuse, etc., for immediate follow-up action.
•  Assist in reducing absenteeism through home visits, phone calls etc.
•  Assist the counselor in working with parents concerning children's progress and needed encouragement.
•  Work with Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at the assigned campus.
•  Identify, recruits, and maintains appropriate records for compensatory students.
•  Inform parents of ways in which they can serve and become involved in the education of their children.
•  Assist with the implementation of the district's volunteer and Parental Involvement Program.
•  Prepare and follow through with clothing referrals for Title I students.
•  Assist with the implementation of the district's Project Gateway dropout reduction program.
•  Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:
•  Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, telephone

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
•  Maintain emotional control under stress; Frequent district travel

FUNDING:
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%

In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or
cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.


The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscriminiation Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us ,Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y