Position: Family Resource Liaison (40 hours per week/10 months)

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Opportunity:

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School seeks a Family Resources Liaison to begin immediately. The Family Liaison will work with staff, students, families and community partners to foster a school environment that is consistently welcoming to families, respects and honors student and family diversity with the school community, and draws upon family and community resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties of the Family Resource Liaison include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborate with teachers and school administrators to foster regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication between the high school and families.
• Take an active role in establishing and maintaining a school environment in which families from all backgrounds feel welcome and respected. Help new students and families understand and access school information and resources.
• Communicate with current and potential families about academic, athletic, art, extracurricular programs and other opportunities.
• Provide families with relevant and timely information and notices about school operations and events.
• Help direct families to community resources and support the management of community relationships under the direction of the principal.
• Provide tours, shadowing, and information sessions.
• Develop family workshops.
• Organize the high school family-teacher conference events.
• Participate in district-wide Family Liaison meetings and other school-based meetings that may include School Council meetings, coffee hours, etc.

Your Skill Set:

As a full-time Family Resource Liaison you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, or 48 college credits in education, non-profit management, or other relevant field (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Previous successful experience working in a community-based organization working to meet the needs of children and families.
• Previous experience working with children and families in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably within a high school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including before school, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Be able to demonstrate strong and caring leadership.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

Salary:

Appropriate step on the Family Resource Liaison Salary Schedule ($55,097 - $67,665, depending on education level).

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.