id='p323_'>Family Liaison JobID: 323
Position Type:
Administration/Student Assistance Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Philip`s Academy Charter School of Paterson
(High-Needs School)
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Mission: The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson (Philip's) is, we will provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.
Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Family Liaison serves as a liaison between the school and students with their families to further student learning within and beyond the classroom, and also assist in resolving student issues that interfere with learning. Using a restorative approach, serves as a first point of contact in resolving families-related challenges. The Family Liaison will provide support in the effective involvement of families, school, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement and well-being.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides sound management of the day-to-day operations of Title I family and community programs
- Collaborates with school parent liaisons to develop family activities to increase student achievement
- Serves as a communication bridge between the School and Parent-led activities (Ex: attending and supporting Parent Organizations/Associations, etc.)
- Facilitates the implementation of best practices for family engagement
- Works closely with school leader and serves as a first point of contact to respond to and resolve family-related questions, challenges, and disputes (Ex: General inquiries to Grievance processing)
- Provides formal and informal feedback to school leaders regarding individual and program effectiveness that drive student achievement
- Serves as the key support resource for strategies for engaging families and federal requirements
- Provides training to parents ambassadors (and other parent groups) on building parent capacity to increase student achievement
- Develops strong formal community relationships to build capacity for families
- Develops and distributes instructional materials for schools, students and parents
- Coordinate and execute after school family activities (Ex: Family Night, Field Days, Special Family Meeting, Focus Groups, etc.)
- Use family data to drive decision making and inform school practice
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, focus in human services field (i.e. counseling, social work, psychology)
- Prior experience in a school setting preferred
- Valid Certificate in Educational Field preferred
- Background in public relations or similar field - Preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (Oral and Written)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with others in a cooperative and flexible manner
- Experience working with parent and community groups
- Demonstrated expertise in delivery of professional learning
- Knowledge and experience designing instructional plans for students and parents
- Experience collaborating with families on assisting students instructional
- Proficient in Microsoft Products (ex: Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite, etc.
Mental/Physical Demands:
- Requires the ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to stand, walk and sitoccasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Maintain a strong business-professional appearance
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00