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Georgia Cyber Academy

Family Engagement Liaison

Georgia Cyber Academy, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Title:

Family Engagement Liaison

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Summary The Family Engagement Liaison will provide a range of services to students and their families to build capacity within the family to assist in the student’s education at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA). The goal is to provide support to students by collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure each student’s compliance and full engagement with school platforms and programs to facilitate successful completion of school requirements. The Family Engagement Liaison will collaborate with other family engagement/resource roles to provide training, facilitate engagement, and promote effective communication practices between parents, teachers, and other support staff.

Essential Functions

Welcome new students and families into the GCA school community to ensure they have the proper foundation for academic success through completion of our Strong Start Program.

Facilitate communication between parents and/or Learning Coaches and the school to meet student’s academic needs.

Reach out to each family on the assigned caseload at least once per month via phone or Zoom. The goal of the Family Engagement Liaison is to reach each family successfully at least once per month to ensure that the family has support, has their questions answered and are provided with help when needed.

Collaborate with the family engagement team, counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, and other GCA staff to identify training needs for parents and students.

Work with the school staff to facilitate/host school-wide events, parent workshops and other activities for the purposes of ensuring quality delivery of services.

Educate parents to recognize the need for healthy home/school relationships and the GADOE Six Requirements on Building Capacity.

Work with staff in encouraging parents to participate in school activities.

Assist parents with academic coaching methods, which parents can use at home to help their children.

Provide technical assistance relating to parental involvement as needed locally or at the district level.

Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators on an ongoing basis regarding each student’s progress.

Maintain accurate documentation of communication, needs, and academic supports provided. Also maintain detailed documentation of conversations and attempts to reach families within Infinite Campus.

Respond to Student/Staff e-mails and phone calls within 24 hours.

Complete state standardized testing training and participate in state testing as assigned.

Perform duties consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Cross functional duties may include assisting with Test Monitoring and assisting with Records & Enrollment processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new‑comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.

Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Associates degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study AND

One (1) year of experience working with families as a support liaison, advisor, or equivalent role, developing parent mentors/parent training OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates And Licenses

Desired GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate

Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.

Other Required Qualifications

Experience working with diverse student populations

Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, OneNote, and G‑Suite.

Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework

Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI

Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports

Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines

Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team

Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines

Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district

Excellent presentation and public speaking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong work ethic and self‑motivation

Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes

Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization

Outstanding attention to detail

Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8‑5 workday when working from home

Consistent access to reliable high‑speed internet

Valid driver’s license and availability of private transportation

Ability to travel 20% of the time as required.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study

GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate

TKES/LKES credentialed

Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy

Proven leadership and/or management experience

Previous experience as an online educator

Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments

Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)

Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)

Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)

Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool

Bi‑lingual

Work Environment

This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 5 days/week, home‑based position that may require traveling up to 20% of the time.

During critical periods, in‑office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

In‑person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.

Light lifting required.

Legal and EEO Statement The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at‑will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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