Child and Youth Programs School Liaison Officer

$82,493 - $93,475/Yr

NavyMWR NDW - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Annapolis, MD

About the position

The Child and Youth Programs School Liaison Officer serves as a critical link between military families and local school systems, ensuring the smooth integration of military children into educational environments. This role involves advocating for families, addressing concerns related to K-12 education, and facilitating communication between installation leadership and educational institutions. The officer is responsible for developing community support initiatives, coordinating school-related activities, and providing resources to assist parents in navigating the local education system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the School Liaison Officer (SLO) and subject matter expert for K-12 education issues.
• Lead the integration of military children into local school systems.
• Process complaints from installation personnel regarding area schools and refer them to appropriate agencies.
• Develop action plans for community/school support goals.
• Plan and coordinate joint installation/community/school activities.
• Advise commanders and installation leaders on education matters impacting military children.
• Coordinate installation activities related to education concerns.
• Establish communication among installation personnel, community leaders, and civic groups regarding local school issues.
• Represent the Installation Commander on school boards and advisory groups.
• Meet regularly with school officials to discuss concerns and solutions.
• Assist parents with school enrollment and provide resources for understanding school policies.
• Educate parents on advocacy for their child's education.
• Inform installation leadership about the importance of Impact Aid to schools.
• Participate in installation relocation assistance efforts.
• Create partnerships with relevant organizations to support military families.
• Write educational materials to inform the base population about school programs.
• Conduct tours and orientations for school administrators.
• Prepare briefings on school issues for installation personnel.
• Maintain records and statistics related to school activities and program evaluation.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years' specialized experience in education or related fields.
• A related degree or a combination of education and experience in early childhood, elementary education, or a closely related field.
• Professional knowledge of education principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Child and Youth Programs (CYP) policies and procedures.
• Understanding of Navy operational structure and its relation to CYP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective briefings and reports.
• Research skills for data organization and analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with military families and school personnel.
• Familiarity with local education agencies and their processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance