Parent Involvement Specialist

Position Type:
Classified - Community Ed - Parent Involvement/Parent Involvement Specialist

Date Posted:
12/16/2021

Location:
ESC - Community Education - Parent Involvement

Closing Date:
12/27/2021

Parent Involvement Specialist
Part-Time 185 days/5.25 hrs per day (27 hours a week for 36 weeks)

Parent Involvement Specialist, part of the Parent Involvement Community Education program, is responsible for building relationships with families as well as strengthening and facilitating partnerships within the community, and will assist in the fulfillment of the Parent Involvement mission: Parenting, Volunteering Leading.

Duties: Assess inform needs of families, schools and community. Maintain program databases such as Library World, Volunteer Impact, Constant Contact etc. Maintain online catalog system and select credible printed and online resources that respond effectively to those needs. Provide technical assistance relating to family involvement at the program level. Use social media to share and promote the program. Develop program marketing materials as needed, including community promotional resources. Partner and collaborate with district staff and outside agencies to promote the program. Assist with components of the Volunteer Services Program. Coordinate and facilitate staff trainings and events. Work with and assist parent groups. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working with diverse populations. Ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and community. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to meet deadlines. Experience working with a variety of education materials. Computer skills and proficient with Internet, email, etc. High interest in parent involvement and volunteerism. Ability to maintain regular attendance, including completing an assigned day - some evenings. Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions. Must be physically working in the building/onsite.

Preferred Qualifications: College degree preferred. Understanding of the Anoka-Hennepin’s Parent Involvement program is preferred. Volunteering experience preferred. Experience working with parents groups preferred.

Rate of Pay: $16.98/hour.

Start Date: ASAP after closing.

All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs