PIC Bilingual Liaison

District Family Liaison - (07/2026)

Position Summary: The District Family Liaison plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school environment. As a bridge between families, the school, and the broader community, the Liaison helps strengthen relationships that foster student success and bring Waltham Public Schools' vision for Family and Community Engagement to life through trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. This role ensures families have the information, resources, and connections needed to support their children's learning and well-being. The Family Liaison provides outreach, referrals, and advocacy-especially for families facing barriers to access-and helps cultivate a strong sense of belonging within the school community. In addition to their school-based work, each Liaison contributes to districtwide efforts by participating in monthly Family Engagement Team meetings and events that advance equity and engagement across Waltham Public Schools.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Serve as an accessible point of contact for families with questions or concerns, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and valued.
• Transportation needed (visiting schools necessary)
• Support registration and enrollment process for parents/caregivers and students enrolling in WPS
• Communicate regularly with families in accessible and culturally responsive ways. Support families in learning how to access and use school platforms and other technologies to stay connected with their child's education.
• Serve as a bridge between home, school, and community, connecting families to relevant school and community resources and supports.
• Support school-based meetings (attendance/ behavior/ IEP) with families when language translation is needed.
• Serve as the McKinney-Vento (MKV) Homeless Education point of contact for the school, ensuring families experiencing homelessness are aware of their rights and connected to support.
• Participate in monthly Family Liaison department meetings and professional development opportunities to share best practices and align efforts across Waltham Public Schools.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach, engagement activities, and referrals in accordance with district procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
• Track and report on family engagement efforts, participation, and outcomes to inform school and district practices.
• Participate & support targeted evening and weekend family and community engagement events and activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission and WPS Family and Community Engagement goals.

Reports To: Executive Director Of Family and Community Engagement Office

Work year: 12 Month

Non-Union Aligned

Exempt

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Benefits: City Of Waltham Benefits

Qualifications and Skills: -Bilingual ( Spanish/English ) Strong interpersonal skills: able to communicate effectively with district staff and parents via email, phone and in person -Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality -Effective Collaborator -Computer skills (email, Google Docs)

Bachelor Degree Preferred

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.