Position Type:
Student Support Services/FACE Liaison
Date Posted:
8/4/2025
Location:
District Office JOB DESCRIPTION
Gary Community School Corporation
Job Title: Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Department: Office of Innovations and Improvement
Reports To: Executive Director of Innovations and Improvement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part-time
Funding Source: Title I Grant
OVERVIEW
The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is committed to its vision and mission to become the highest performing urban district in the country. We recognize that parents/guardians and families are by far the most important influences in a child's life. Their support can play a vital role at all stages of education. Parents who take on a supportive role in their children's learning make a difference in improving achievement and behavior. The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Liaison is a vital part of the office of Innovations and Improvement and Family and Community Engagement team. The FACE Liaison primary role is to collaborate with the FACE Coordinator on processing updates to the parents and community on current topics relative to the academic, social and emotional well-being of our students.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
In order to provide support to the schools that need it most, there is a need to provide supports and interventions.
As part of the Office of Innovation and Improvement, the FACE Liaison will process all activities related to the communication to parents and the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
School-Community Partnerships
• Maintain and improve the FACE website
• Maintain and update social media: Face Book, Twitter..
• Collecting materials i.e. parent/community photos, resources, interviews to post on the site
• Take ownership in making updates in a timely manner
• Conduct parent and community surveys
• Promote the positive efforts of the district as the administration works to change the profile to one that is more student, parent and community friendly
• Maintains ongoing public information program with pre-planned monthly deliverables regarding Title I updates within district, college and career ready focus, and climate and culture in the school buildings.
School-Parent Partnerships
• Prepares written materials, on a monthly basis, for the purpose of communicating information, providing written reference, and documenting activities specifically for parents in regarding updates within district, college and career ready focus, and climate and culture in the school buildings.
• Works with district technology staff to monitor school social media to help ensure families are aware of upcoming school events and other important academic information.
• Raise awareness of the new district vision through developing visual materials to advertise and invite parents to events.
Miscellaneous:
• Learn and embrace cultural practices into professional practice.
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skill in:
• Technology including Microsoft Windows, Word Press and social media.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Being flexible, willing to do whatever it takes to help in the changing of a district.
• Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Ability to:
• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally as responsibilities demand.
• Be a self-starter with ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently.
• Work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Build trusting relationships - with school and central office level staff, parents, community members, and government.
• Demonstrate professional presence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2 years working in education and/or service and community field work
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
• Possess a track record of success demonstrated by superior academic and professional achievement.
CERTIFICATION
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
• Drug Test
• Pre-placement Medical Exam • See Above
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
• See Above • Fingerprinting/Background
Clearance
Student Support Services/FACE Liaison
Date Posted:
8/4/2025
Location:
District Office JOB DESCRIPTION
Gary Community School Corporation
Job Title: Family and Community Engagement Liaison
Department: Office of Innovations and Improvement
Reports To: Executive Director of Innovations and Improvement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part-time
Funding Source: Title I Grant
OVERVIEW
The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is committed to its vision and mission to become the highest performing urban district in the country. We recognize that parents/guardians and families are by far the most important influences in a child's life. Their support can play a vital role at all stages of education. Parents who take on a supportive role in their children's learning make a difference in improving achievement and behavior. The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Liaison is a vital part of the office of Innovations and Improvement and Family and Community Engagement team. The FACE Liaison primary role is to collaborate with the FACE Coordinator on processing updates to the parents and community on current topics relative to the academic, social and emotional well-being of our students.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
In order to provide support to the schools that need it most, there is a need to provide supports and interventions.
As part of the Office of Innovation and Improvement, the FACE Liaison will process all activities related to the communication to parents and the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
School-Community Partnerships
• Maintain and improve the FACE website
• Maintain and update social media: Face Book, Twitter..
• Collecting materials i.e. parent/community photos, resources, interviews to post on the site
• Take ownership in making updates in a timely manner
• Conduct parent and community surveys
• Promote the positive efforts of the district as the administration works to change the profile to one that is more student, parent and community friendly
• Maintains ongoing public information program with pre-planned monthly deliverables regarding Title I updates within district, college and career ready focus, and climate and culture in the school buildings.
School-Parent Partnerships
• Prepares written materials, on a monthly basis, for the purpose of communicating information, providing written reference, and documenting activities specifically for parents in regarding updates within district, college and career ready focus, and climate and culture in the school buildings.
• Works with district technology staff to monitor school social media to help ensure families are aware of upcoming school events and other important academic information.
• Raise awareness of the new district vision through developing visual materials to advertise and invite parents to events.
Miscellaneous:
• Learn and embrace cultural practices into professional practice.
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skill in:
• Technology including Microsoft Windows, Word Press and social media.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Being flexible, willing to do whatever it takes to help in the changing of a district.
• Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Ability to:
• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally as responsibilities demand.
• Be a self-starter with ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently.
• Work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Build trusting relationships - with school and central office level staff, parents, community members, and government.
• Demonstrate professional presence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2 years working in education and/or service and community field work
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
• Possess a track record of success demonstrated by superior academic and professional achievement.
CERTIFICATION
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
• Drug Test
• Pre-placement Medical Exam • See Above
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
• See Above • Fingerprinting/Background
Clearance
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