Job Description
Glendale Elementary School District
Family Services Advocate
Purpose Statement
The job of Family Services Advocate is done for the purpose/s of increasing parent involvement in students'
education and school site activities; referring students, parents and/or families to social services agencies;
and fostering positive parent, school and student relationships.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: The Family Services Advocate
position is assigned to the non-exempt salary schedule; Grade 13. The Family Service Advocate that
provides multilingual communications (verbal and written) utilizing a minimum of three languages (e.g.
Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Kirundi, or Somali) is assigned to the non-exempt salary schedule; Grade 40.
Essential Functions
Assesses family and student needs for the purpose of developing an action plan to remove barriers to
student success and family goals.
Assists parents in locating and enrolling in skill development courses (e.g. ESL classes, nutrition /
cooking, computer training, etc.) for the purpose of promoting parental effectiveness and student
achievement.
Attends parent conferences and district meetings for the purpose of providing information and/or
translating English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
For the Multilingual position: Communicates utilizing verbal and written skills in a minimum of three
languages (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Kirundi, or Somali), etc.) for the purpose of translating and
interpreting information to students and families.
For the Multilingual position: Translates multilingual languages for the purpose of communications
between parents, students, teachers, and other district personnel.
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. program participation, activity logs, referrals, etc.) for the purpose of
providing required information and/or documentation.
Orients students, families, teachers, district staff and volunteers for the purpose of establishing familiarity
with program, services, and required processes.
Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities,
providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students, teachers, parents, community agencies,
etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
Translates English to Spanish and Spanish to English for the purpose of facilitating communication
between parents, students, teachers and other district personnel.
Visits students' homes for the purpose of assessing family needs.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Family Services Advocate
