Community Liaison

Job Summary:   Under the direction of the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, the Community Liaison enhances student learning by helping students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to center racial equity and cultural relevancy into student engagement, parent engagement, community engagement, and staff development. Furthermore, to build and maintain supportive relationships that strengthen student and family connections to school and support the elimination of racial disparities, racial isolation, and to achieve equitable student achievement.

Responsibilities and tasks include:  

• Providing an ongoing marketing and promotion plan and public information program aimed at continuously informing internal and external stakeholders about Family and Community Engagement programs and services.
• Managing and compiling data regarding Family and Community Engagement outreach activities; developing recommendations for program goals and improvement; assisting in preparation of periodic reports.
• Scheduling, planning and conducting meetings with stakeholders for the purpose of coordinating program activities and initiatives.
• Identifying and interfacing with local community resources and agencies that work closely with bipoc communities.
• Building connections with the diverse communities and assisting families with participation in Family and Community Engagement programs.
• Developing relationships between the School District, Family and Community Engagement department, and community resources.
• Planning, developing and implementing informational literature, brochures, television, radio, and website information to develop family and community awareness about Family and Community Engagement initiatives.
• Maintaining a planned and systematic program of communications and accountability aimed at continuously informing external and internal stakeholders of Family and Community Engagement plans and activities.
• Working cooperatively with and collaborating with various community and school agencies, parental and neighborhood groups in the development of Family and Community Engagement outreach initiatives.
• Maintain liaison with district, state, and community committees and representatives in the development and implementation of Family and Community Engagement outreach projects and initiatives.
• Assist site administrators in providing a climate that supports and welcomes students and families to the School District and helps to raise the awareness level of the district as a whole and Family and Community Engagement services.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 year college and 3-5 years related experience.  

• Communicating verbally
• Written communication, including word processing and e-mail.
• Use of spreadsheet and database computer program applications.
• Ability to generate enthusiasm, create effective teams, and continually motivate staff.
• Detailed organization and ability to work to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Creating collaboration among groups of internal and external groups.
• Customer service skills.
• Organizational communication through social media.
• Synthesizing information.
• Taking initiative and working independently.

 
Salary:  $52,680 - $62,183 annually.  View salary grid on Page 2, Section 1 of the Salaried Professional’s contract
Schedule: Full-time, School year, 186 days
Bargaining Unit: Salaried Professionals

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more 

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
 
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 
 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 
 
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
 
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.