Increase parent and family involvement in the school by establishing effective communication between home and school.  Improve community outreach and training opportunities to impact student performance.

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Some college preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of community resources
Commitment to maintain confidentiality

Work with teachers to plan and implement evening grade level parent involvement programs throughout the year.
Help facilitate the application process for supplemental services such as food stamps, housing, utility assistance, clothing, transportation, after school care scholarships and medical care.
Organize orientations for parents of new students and testing information sessions for parents.
Plan parenting education programs and teach classes on a variety of parenting topics.
Access community resources and serve as a liaison to outside agencies (Small World, Clothe a Child, Frisco Family Services, Assistance League, YMCA and other agencies).
Maintain a parenting education activities page on the school website and encourage parent participation in various school and community programs and services.
Assist counselor, nurse, and administrators by contacting parents.
Accompany counselor and/or teachers on home visits.
Support teachers and administrators by attending student conferences and ARD meetings, calling parents, and preparing written or email communications as needed.
Monitor and supervise individual and small groups of students.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel. Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Equipment Used:
Standard Office Equipment (i.e. personal computer, phone, calculator, printer, copier, and fax machine)

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.
 
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.