Hybrid Family and Community Engagement Liaison bei Kindezi School Inc

Description

The Community and Family Engagement supports the school culture by serving as the bridge between school and parents.

Reports to: Principal 

Network Support: Senior Dir. Culture & Community Wellness

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

General School Community and Family Engagement

• Educates teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners
• Serves as a school-based intermediary contact for concerns and comments made by parents and community members
• Expands opportunities for continued learning, voluntary community service and civic participation
• Plan, host, and/or collaborate with staff or partners to facilitate Family University sessions
• Develops community collaborations
• Promotes sharing of power with parents as decision-makers
• Supports student enrollment and recruitment efforts 
• At least 50 hours documented hours a semester of NPU, board meetings and community engagement events
• Loop school staff into key community meetings as needed
• Give feedback on external community relations plans as needed 

Parent Care and Support

• Aid the Parent Teacher Association or PTCA by facilitating its creation,  supporting members in their initiatives, bridging the PTCA
• Maintains parent resource center
• Helps parents understand the educational system so they can become better advocates for their children’s education
• Advises and trains parents on how to address issues with the leadership staff in school meetings
• Provides referrals to community-based services for families
• Communicate with parents in meaningful ways on a regular basis to forge healthy relationships
• Conduct check-ins with engaged and involved parents to ensure that the school is maintaining a positive relationship with these parents
• Demonstrate appreciation towards parents for their efforts in novel and meaningful ways that show parents that the school cares and values them

Parent Involvement Resources

• Provides workshops, classes, and activities for parents at their local school on a regular basis
• Recruits volunteers from the community to host various workshops and classes to speak directly with parents
• Provides materials such as event calendars, brochures, and educational resources 
• Creates opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency, a disability or are underrepresented because of social economics or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops
• Provides technical assistance relating to parental involvement as needed locally or at the district level

Program Evaluation

• Conducts surveys to assess the needs of parents at their local school
• Reviews annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of their parent involvement programs
• Develops, analyzes, and distributes the results of parent surveys to the school’s leadership team and/or Title I Director
• Compliance
• Keeps excellent records of all parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents
• Ensures compliance of the school or district’s parent involvement program with all state and federal guidelines

Program Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinates and implements research-based strategies for their local school(s) and/or district parent involvement program to engage parents in improving student achievement through the National PTA Family School Partnership Standards
• Collaborates with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments and report cards
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, and the school’s leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate
• Collaborates with other parent engagement professionals such as parent mentors and early education school transition coaches or other designees
• Promotes parents as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding parental involvement activities and school improvement

Professional Development

• Takes part in opportunities for professional development at the local, regional, and/or state level with proper authorization
• Attends all local meetings and trainings for Parent Involvement Coordinators
• Shares ideas and experiences with school or district staff, leadership team, and/or other parent professionals

Requirements

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Associate degree (Bachelor degree preferred)
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills 
• Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of team
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of family engagement research and literature
• Strong knowledge of computers and fundamental technology (i.e. IPAD, elearning software, etc.)
• Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations
• Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods
• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be able to obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents 
• Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community
• 1-2 years administrative experience, preferably in an education setting. Experience working in Title I schools

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: 

• Salary: $50,875.00
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.  

• JOB CLASSIFICATION: 
• Work Days: 202 school staff
• Salaried/Hourly, Full-Time, Exempt