Parent/Community Liaison

Palmdale School District

$407K — $495K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • One year of experience in educational programming or social services preferred.
  • Clerical experience is a plus.
  • Ability to operate various office equipment and perform typing tasks.
  • Optional but beneficial: proficiency in a second language, like Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in creating communication channels between school and families.
  • Recruit parents as volunteers to enhance school activities.
  • Collaborate with school staff to develop support programs for parents and students.
  • Coordinate meetings and educational classes for parents to promote involvement.
  • Explain district and school goals to the community.
  • Visit families’ homes or community locations to engage parents.
  • Compile and maintain records related to program participants.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Life insurance coverage included.
  • Opportunities for professional development through workshops and training.
  • Initial probationary period followed by salary advancement upon permanent employment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $3,397.23 - $4,129.33 Monthly
Location : 37230 37th Street East, Palmdale, CA
Job Type: 11-month
Job Number: 26/27-9/1
Division: School Site
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Summary
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF CANDIDATES
WHO HAVE QUALIFIED THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
THE LIST WILL BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.


Under the supervision of site or program administrator, assists in the implementation and administration of assigned special program or project; enlists parental involvement in student's educational programs; performs varied tasks related to the assigned program or project including working with program participants, assisting in facilitating positive parent, school, community and student relationships, compiling data and preparing reports and other written materials.
Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Assist in establishing and maintaining direct communication channels between the school/program and student's family.
  2. Assists in recruiting parents as volunteers within the school (e.g., classroom volunteers, workshop volunteers) for the purpose of increasing parent participation in school/program activities and in their child's education.
  3. Collaborates with the school staff for the purpose of developing programs and classes to support parents and students.
  4. Coordinates parental participation, organizes meetings and educational classes for program participants and encourages leadership (e.g., parenting skills, volunteer training) for the purpose of developing parenting skills, understanding of school processes and parent/student success.
  5. Aids in the explanation of district, school and program goals and objectives to the community.
  6. Travels to locations in the community where parent events are held, contacts parents by phone or where eligible children and families are located; visits participants' homes or other locations, as needed.
  7. Compiles, prepares and maintains files, records and reports related to assigned programs and participants; and organizes data for a variety of reports for the purpose of meeting program, district, state and federal requirements.
  8. Assists school/program staff, when needed.
  9. May translate and interpret for non-English speaking individuals.
  10. Attends a variety of workshops, conferences, seminars and community meetings/events, as required for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.
  11. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
  1. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  2. Community agencies and services.
  3. Modern business English, office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
  4. Effective oral and written communication skills.


Ability to:
  1. Learn and apply laws, ordinances, regulations, and procedures as they pertain to participant eligibility.
  2. Accurately maintain records and files, and prepare reports and correspondence.
  3. Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer.
  4. Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
  5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

To view the complete job description
Minimum Qualifications
Training:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Experience:

One year experience in an educational program or related field preferred. Experience in family and/or community social service involvement desired. Some clerical experience desired.

Typing Requirement
30 net words per minute. A typing test will be administered to validate typing speed.

Additional Requirement: Some positions require itinerant personnel and may require a driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites.

Optional Second Language: The ability to speak, read and write proficiently in a designated second language in addition to English may be required of positions to be filled.
Employment Standards
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.

Examination

The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: Week of September 28, 2026. (Subject to change as necessary)
After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated in this bulletin.

Work Schedule
This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, and observes an 11-month work calendar.

Salary and Benefits
The initial salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate salary schedule for the position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.

The District provides and contributes to a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, term life insurance) per contract year for each employee and eligible dependents. View the benefit matrix

Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting for extended periods; standing, walking, hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction.

Work Environment
Work is performed indoors, and outdoors when necessary. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from office equipment/machines, automobiles, staff and the public.
Offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, and life up to the maximum district contribution for eligible employees.

More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at time of employment offer.
01

The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Parent/Community Liaison. The information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment.NOTE: All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent diploma, such as a GED? (proof may be required upon hire)
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with proof of adequate insurance coverage?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Duties for this classification may include travel in the community or other locations, as needed. Availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites may be necessary.
  • I have read and understand this job requirement.

05

Indicate the number of years that best describes your experience working in an educational program.
  • No experience
  • Less than one year
  • One year but less than two years
  • Two years or more

06

Indicate the number of years that best describes your experience in family and/or community social service outreach
  • No experience in social service outreach
  • Less than one year
  • One year but less than two years
  • Two years but less than three years
  • Three years or more

07

Indicate the number of years that best describes your work experience performing general clerical duties.
  • No experience
  • Less than one year
  • One year but less than two
  • Two years but less than three
  • Three years or more

08

Indicate your net words per minute typing speed. (A typing test will be administered to validate response)
  • 0 - 29 net words per minute
  • 30 - 39 net words per minute
  • 40 - 49 net words per minute
  • 50 net words per minute or higher

09

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Some positions to be filled may require the ability to speak, read and write proficiently in a second language in addition to English. Are you proficient in Spanish language? (optional and not mandatory)
  • Yes
  • No

10

Describe the experience that would explain your skills and knowledge as it relates to family and community social service outreach. Include experience working with youth, community services, and/or connecting people with community resources.
11

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are accurate and true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.
  • Yes
  • No, therefore I am choosing to withdraw my application from this recruitment.

Required Question

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