Family Engagement Coordinator Jobs

Increase and improve families, and community engagement in the education of children. Coordinate parent, student, and teacher programs that assist in building a bridge between the school and families. Build a positive environment to facilitate communication between home and school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submit monthly progress to the immediate supervisor.
• Create opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency, a disability or are underrepresented because of socio economic or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops;
• Attend and provide reports at local chapter and community meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Make home visits as needed.
• Recruit volunteers from the community;
• Coordinates and implements research-based strategies for their local school(s) and/or district families engagement program to engage families in improving student achievement at home, off school site and in the local community;
• Facilitates and coordinates training to community groups on the district curriculum, educational state standards, and the Pinon Unified School District Assessment Program to significantly impact student learning and performance.
• Coordinates and facilitates Family Engagement sessions at the District level.
• Community:
• Assist parents/families in understanding how to support learning in the classroom with activities at home and in after school and extracurricular programs, communicate effectively with their children, teachers and other school staff, and become active participants in the development, implementation and review of school-parent compacts, policies and school planning/improvement
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Work cooperatively with school leadership in the implementation of Governing Board policies, procedures, and administrative regulations related to family and community engagement.
• Collaborate with families , teachers, and the school’s leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate;
• Keeps complete documentation records of all family engagement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents to meet Title I components;
• Participate in monthly Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Indian Education Committee (IEC) and Title VI Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
• Develops and publishes a monthly newsletter and creating and maintains the family engagement website.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Display ethical behavior in working with students, families, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Supporting and articulating the district’s vision and mission to families and the greater school community;
• Promote families as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding family engagement activities and school improvement;
• Collaborate and plan active participation with Community with the Pinon Unified School District;
• Be an active member in the District Instructional Leadership Team.
• Support school with student recruitment efforts, as needed
• Administer, analyze, and distribute surveys to assess the needs of family at their local school(s) and/or district;
• School:
• Collaborate with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments and parent teacher conferences;
• District:
• Provides regular communication with families to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school by monthly tips, strategies, and ideas;
• Facilitate monthly FIAT meetings to meet District and Schools Integrated Action Plan (IAP) needs.
• Supervision of school site Family Involvement Action Team coordinators.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives for family and community volunteers;

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends;
• Excellent organization skills, with a high level of proficiency using technology efficiently and effectively as a communication tool;
• Holds a valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties, to employees, parents, and general public;
• Hold and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license with no restrictions;
• Knowledge of Educational Standards & Data-driven decision- making (preferred);
• The ability to communicate effectively in English and Navajo;
• Strong computer and technology skills; proficient in Google Suites;
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences using multiple mediums;
• History of local leadership in community affairs and advocating for educational issues within the community (preferred);
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher; emphasis in social work or behavioral health preferred;
• Knowledge of Navajo Culture; preferred
• Must possess the demeanor to work with the public and be culturally awareness to our families;
• Ten (10) year Navajo Nation Background Check Verification;

Benefits

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Professional Development
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Mental Health Benefits for employee and dependent (Calm and Modern Health)
• Training & Development