Parental Involvement Assistant

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To visit student’s homes as assigned by campus principal in light of the program guidelines and needs of the Counselor, Nurse, and Special Education Resource Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEA certification requirements

High School Graduate or GED

Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish

Driver's License and vehicle

Possess the ability to work and communicate with parents, students, and teachers

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Visits student’s homes to explain school programs, to reinforce positive attitudes of parents and students toward school, and to learn of any home problems that may have a bearing on student accomplishments in school.
• Reports problems observed in the home to counselor, principal and/or the person making the referral.
• Becomes familiar with services provided by the school and community social agencies, assists families in their relations with those public and private agencies.
• Listens to complaints parents may have about school and advises them as to proper channels for seeking answers and/or solutions, serves as interpreter for parents when necessary in conferences with principals, teachers and counselors.
• Reports any suspected violations of the law such as:  health or housing code violations, child abuse, etc.,  for immediate follow-up action.
• Discourages absenteeism through home visits, phone calls.
• Assists the counselor in working with parents concerning children's progress and needed encouragement.
• Works with Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) at the assigned campus.
• Identifies, recruits, and maintains appropriate records for compensatory students.
• Informs parents of ways in which they can serve and become involved in the education of their children.
• Assist with the implementation of the district's volunteer and Parental Involvement Program.
• Prepares and follows through with clothing referrals for Title I students.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, telephone

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; Frequent district travel

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.

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The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.