Community Liaison

Part-Time Community Liaison

JobID: 17332 

• Position Type:
    Support Staff/Community Liaison
   
• Location:
    Heather Ridge School
   
• Date Available:
    ASAP
   
• Closing Date:
    02/11/2026
   
•   

  Work Year Calendar and Hours
   

  • 10-month position (190 days / year), 3.5 hours per day
  • Daily Work Hours: TBD

   
  For more information about employee benefits please go to: https://www.fcps.org/staff/benefits
   
  Salary
   

  • Support Salary Scale Grade S07: $22.50 per hour; starting

   
  Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime.  Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.
   
  Role
   
  The Community Liaison has the primary responsibility for developing and maintaining home-school communication in matters related to social and academic growth of identified students.
   
  Essential Functions
   
  Reporting directly to the building principal, the Community Liaison performs the following duties:
   

  • Establish home contacts for all identified students.
  • Develop parent education programs in attitudes, skills, and tasks for supporting their child's education.
  • Participate in IEP's if requested as an advocate or to share information with family.
  • Assist parents in understanding and utilizing school programs available to students.
  • Maintain daily record of family contacts.
  • Provide assistance to families in establishing an effective student support environment.
  • Work with parents to make effective use of available community services.
  • Communicate parent concerns to building principal where appropriate.
  • Participate in staff development programs that enhance job related skills.
  • Transport children and families as appropriate.
  • Maintain confidential information.
  • Encourage two-way communication between parent and school staff.
  • Keep accurate records on any fund disbursements to clients.

   
  Other Functions
   

  • Provides written and oral reports to schools and managers as required.

   
  Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.
   
  Required Qualifications
   

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than 2 points received within the last three (3) years.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

   
  Preferred Qualifications
   

  • Associate Degree  Two (2) years' relevant experience may be substituted for associate degree.
  • Proficiency in a language other than English, Spanish preferred
  • General knowledge of school organization and programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
  • Some experience working with disadvantaged adults in the community.
  • Familiarity with the community in the particular school area.
  • Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

  This vacancy announcement is part of a current classification study which is an ongoing evaluation process to review its duties, responsibilities, and appropriate placement within the organization's job structure at FCPS.

  
   
  FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
   
  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION.  IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE.  NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.