Farwell Area Schools is seeking a compassionate and organized Student and Family Liaison to join our team.
Summary: The Student and Family Liaison is to be a key member of the school leadership team and is responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. The primary purpose is to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth while strengthening partnerships between the school and families.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, social workers, counselors, parents, and administrators to support students. Coordinate with staff to align prevention and intervention strategies for individual students.
- Family Outreach & Communication: Communicate through telephone calls, emails, and in-person meetings to encourage engagement.
- Attendance: Work with students and families to promote regular school attendance, address barriers to attendance, and support students experiencing challenges.
- Student Behavior Support: Build relationships, make connections, and engage with students in an effort to develop a positive school experience. Implement proactive, preventative approaches in order to deter misbehaviors.
- Student Success Plan Creation/ Monitoring: Proactively communicate with families of students with emerging attendance or engagement concerns to understand the root causes. Collaboratively create, implement, and monitor student success plans.
- Data & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of family interactions, interventions, attendance, and the effectiveness of engagement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an education related field
- Experience working with children and families
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Position Type: Full-Time (190 days)
Deadline to apply: June 12, 2026
Start Date: August 2026
Application Process: Submit: Letter of Interest, Resume, References, Transcripts
Carrie Carncross, Superintendent
Farwell Area Schools
399 E. Michigan
Farwell, MI 48622
[email protected]
