<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Student Assistance Coordinator</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>7/1/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Philip`s Academy Charter School of Paterson</p> <p>(High-Needs School)</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Mission: The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson (Philip's) is, we will provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.</p> <p>Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Family Liaison serves as a liaison between the school and students with their families to further student learning within and beyond the classroom, and also assist in resolving student issues that interfere with learning. Using a restorative approach, serves as a first point of contact in resolving families-related challenges. The Family Liaison will provide support in the effective involvement of families, school, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement and well-being.</p> <p>Job Functions and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides sound management of the day-to-day operations of Title I family and community programs</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with school parent liaisons to develop family activities to increase student achievement</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as a communication bridge between the School and Parent-led activities (Ex: attending and supporting Parent Organizations/Associations, etc…)</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitates the implementation of best practices for family engagement</p> </li><li> <p>Works closely with school leader and serves as a first point of contact to respond to and resolve family-related questions, challenges, and disputes (Ex: General inquiries to Grievance processing)</p> </li><li> <p>Provides formal and informal feedback to school leaders regarding individual and program effectiveness that drive student achievement</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as the key support resource for strategies for engaging families and federal requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Provides training to parents ambassadors (and other parent groups) on building parent capacity to increase student achievement</p> </li><li> <p>Develops strong formal community relationships to build capacity for families</p> </li><li> <p>Develops and distributes instructional materials for schools, students and parents</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate and execute after school family activities (Ex: Family Night, Field Days, Special Family Meeting, Focus Groups, etc…)</p> </li><li> <p>Use family data to drive decision making and inform school practice</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree required, focus in human services field (i.e. counseling, social work, psychology)</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience in a school setting preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Valid Certificate in Educational Field preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Background in public relations or similar field - Preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Bilingual in Spanish and English (Oral and Written)</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational skills</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptional customer service</p> </li><li> <p>Leadership and problem-solving abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with others in a cooperative and flexible manner</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with parent and community groups</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated expertise in delivery of professional learning</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and experience designing instructional plans for students and parents</p> </li><li> <p>Experience collaborating with families on assisting students instructional</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in Microsoft Products (ex: Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite, etc…</p> </li></ul> <p>Mental/Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Requires the ability to maintain emotional control under stress</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to stand, walk and sit-occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a strong business-professional appearance</p> </li></ul>