Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator (Contracted)

TITLE: Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Title I Director, School Principal

WORK TIME: Contracted Services - up to 20 hours per week for 38 weeks

EVALUATION: Title I Director

The coordinator will work with the district and school administration to serve students and

families in accordance with school, district, state, and federal guidelines. The coordinator will serve as the liaison between school and parents, relaying the needs of one to the other; ensure that Title I, Part A parent and family engagement regulations are met with meaningful and strategic actions to build parent capacity under this section of the law.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents

Strong project management and organizational skills

Strong communication, public speaking, and presentation skills

Self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of team

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of family engagement research and literature

Knowledge of technology

Understands and respects the diversity of families' economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds

Ability to host parent meetings

Ability to work with existing collaborative partners and building relationships with service agencies in the community

Experience working in Title I schools

Ability to read, interpret & understand achievement data

Ability to work flexible hours including some nights

Other Responsibilities:

Coordinate recognition to exceptional parents and volunteers

Conduct trainings with school staff during faculty meetings to determine school needs

Conduct trainings on parent involvement best practices and proper administration and shares updates on parent activities

Assist schools with communicating with parents in regards to attendance based on counselor referrals.

Conduct meetings required under Title I.

Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Conduct surveys to assess the needs of parents at all schools.

Develop, analyze, and distribute the results of parent surveys to the school's leadership and/or Title I Director.

Maintain Title I parent involvement documentation for each school and the district.

Assist in the development, distribution, and documentation of the Parent Involvement Policy, Compact, and all required Title I parent involvement documentation.

Attend parent events.

Any other duties as assigned by the Title I Director or Principal.