AMENDED - SCHOOL LIAISON, NF-1701-04

Job Title

School Liaison

Duties

Serves as the school liaison and installation representative to assist military families with school-aged children in preK-12 on educational matters relating to public, private, and home schools, and to understand the local public school community, alternative educational opportunities, and information necessary to succeed in an academic environment.

Facilitates the interaction between the schools and the military community to preclude or resolve problems related to education and logistical support. Provides assistance and support to coordinate and advise military parents of school-aged children on the local school community and in solving education-related challenges.

Plans, develops, and manages the installation School Liaison Program. Serves as the Installation Commander's representative for issues involving local schools and their relationship to the local military community, which may include representing the command at meetings or school boards.

Works in conjunction with the military chain of command; Child and Youth Program Managers; the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Coordinator; other service School Liaisons; and other organizations, programs, and/or offices (such as Impact Aid and Marine & Family Programs).

Fosters partnerships between schools, families, military organizations, and the local community. Recommends systems, policy and procedural changes to school and installation personnel to improve the local school system and military connected children's education. Educates stakeholders and school staff on the social emotional and educational needs of military students and families. Assesses needs, coordinates with local school district administration, and serves as a focal point for gathering and disseminating information concerning the local schools.

Serves as intermediary between parents and school administrators. Serves as subject matter expert to the chain of command on all matters relating to the education of school aged children. Analyzes demographic statistics. Prepares reports, information papers, fact sheets and studies as required. Prepares and presents briefings to the chain of command and appropriate installation personnel on school liaison issues.

May be required to travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend conferences and meetings. May be required to travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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