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Teacher Liaison Job Description

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A teacher liaison serves as a vital bridge between schools, students, families, and sometimes community organizations, to support student learning, smooth communication, and positive school experiences[1].

  • Facilitate communication: Teacher liaisons share information among students, parents, teachers, and school staff. They help teachers communicate important updates and ensure family concerns are addressed[1][3].
  • Support student programs: They may help students in designing and preparing community learning or special projects, overseeing student engagement, and maximizing the value of these experiences both at school and in the community[2][5].
  • Organize meetings and events: Liaisons set up home visits, office meetings, or community events such as open houses or family potlucks, and run programs for parents (e.g., parenting or English classes)[1].
  • Assist with student integration: They help new students settle into the school environment, offer additional support to families with limited English proficiency, and ensure that students’ needs are identified and addressed early[1][4].
  • Coordinate parent engagement: Teacher liaisons work to involve parents in their children’s education by coordinating volunteer programs, organizing workshops, and motivating participation in school initiatives[3].
  • Act as a representative: In some contexts, a teacher liaison may officially represent school or external program interests, support program logistics, and serve as the communication channel for updates, feedback, and official school rules[6].
  • Academic and behavioral support: Liaisons may help identify student challenges, review educational plans (such as IEPs or 504s), attend team meetings and collaborate to create academic or behavioral interventions[4].
  • Ongoing professional collaboration: Teacher liaisons participate in regular meetings with other liaisons and school leaders to troubleshoot, share resources, and strengthen community relationships[4].

Depending on the setting, the job may include unique assignments, such as running coding clubs, attending board meetings, or acting as a school’s official voice for community initiatives[6][7].

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