POSITION TITLE
Family Engagement Coordinator
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school(s)
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
10
POSITION PURPOSE:
Parent Engagement & Community Engagement Specialist serves as the liaison between school and parent, relaying the needs of one to the other; educates teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners; advises and trains parents on how to address issues with the leadership staff in school meetings; serves as a school-based intermediary contact for concerns and comments made by parents and community members; provides referrals to community-based services for families; expands opportunities for continued learning, voluntary community service and civic participation. The Parent Engagement & Community Engagement Specialist develops community collaborations; promotes sharing of power with parents and decision-makers; helps parents understand the educational system so they can become better advocates for their children’s education. This full-time, temporary position is funded through federal Title I allocations and is approved for the 2026–2027 academic year. Continuation of the position beyond the 2026-27 academic year is contingent upon the availability of future Title I funding and school needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Strong public speaking and presentation skills
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Self-motivated who can work independently as well as part of a team
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations
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Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods
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Strong understanding of student achievement data
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Ability to participate in trainings that require flying and overnight stays
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
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Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community
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Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents
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Experience working in Title I schools
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assembles, compiles and distributes information pertinent to families such as community resource information, programs, legislation, strategies, etc. as requested.
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Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential lists and records for the purpose of documenting and /or providing reliable information.
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Communicates information and participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees
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Facilitate family participation in various activities: identify and encourage recruitment of parent volunteers; explain and assist in determining program eligibility; arrange parent activities including recruitment, training, and scheduling.
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Works with parents to update the district and school parent involvement policies and the school-parent compact on a yearly basis.
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Provides regular communication with parents and community members to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school.
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Assists site and District personnel to develop a positive school climate that welcomes parents and community members.
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Identifies and develops strategies to increase parent participation and community involvement in educational matters.
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Work with parents to evaluate trainings and workshops.
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Surveys parents district-wide to assess the effectiveness of parent involvement.
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Provide regular communication with parents to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school.
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Compiles materials and creates files for documentation of compliance with the Title 1 and LCAP parent involvement components.
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Plans and organizes meetings by setting meeting dates, coordinating participation, and preparing and distributing meeting materials.
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Plans and implements parent education/training program activities related to parents’ rights, advocacy and parent support designed to enhance parents’ involvement in student education.
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Facilitates related training activities, workshops and events by coordinating the development of presentations and arranging presenters, facilities, equipment and materials.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
