ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic and ethical Family & Community Liaison for Lorain Bilingual Academy located in Lorain, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students!

With a network of 50 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

The Family & Community Liaison provides family outreach in a manner that increases parent and broader community involvement in the school.

Responsibilities:

• Contact parents and families through phone calls, home visits and meetings at the school
• Provide parents with clarification on school policy and procedures such as enrollment, attendance, dress code, and student conduct
• Develop written materials to be shared with families
• Facilitate communications between parents and teachers or other school staff
• Refer families to school and community resources as appropriate
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to provide services to students
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and web based applications
• 2 years' community outreach experience
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.