Parent Engagement Facilitator, RHS

Position Title: Parent Engagement District Facilitator

Classification: RSSSA

Reports To: Director of Equity

Supervises: Parent Outreach Assistants

Position Goal: Provides District-level coordination of parent and family engagement in RSD schools; supports RSD schools in developing comprehensive and goal–oriented programs on school, family, and community partnerships; and coordinates activities with Parent Outreach Assistants in the District.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Education or Health and Human Services related field with minimum of five (5) years of experience. . Supervisory experience and experience working in urban school settings preferred.
• Hold and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and sensitivity to factors impacting students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience and expertise in office technologies, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Suite and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations/requirements pertaining to parent engagement in schools.
• Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations, trainings, and workshops for a wide variety of constituents.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with community resources available to families served by the District.
• Strong interpersonal skills evidencing the ability to effectively interact and work with a wide range of constituents, including, but not limited to, students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community, evidencing high quality customer service, tact, patience, and courtesy under often stressful circumstances.
• Ability to work independently, utilize good judgment, interpret regulations and procedures, and problem solve issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations through gathering, assembling, analyzing, and evaluating facts and other evidence.
• Superior quality, quantity, and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and proven ability to utilize discretion regarding matters involving students and families.
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Assist in the dissemination and implementation of federal and state regulations as well as District policies on parent engagement.
• Supervise Parent Outreach Assistants in accordance with contractual obligations and District policies and procedures.
• Support building administrators in establishing and implementing effective parent/community programs.
• Provide technical assistance to parents in developing the skills needed to establish and function effectively in a working relationship between home, school, and community.
• Participate and become involved in Title I and other pertinent educational conferences on the local, state, and national level.
• Serve as a parent resource person to all professional personnel.
• Coordinate and participate in District-wide parental engagement activities.
• Serve as a parent liaison for parental engagement in community organizations and public agencies.
• Assist school staff with implementing federal program policies and procedures.
• Assist schools in developing parent resource centers and implementing Parent-Teacher Organizations.
• Coordinate and provide trainings for parents/staff on federal/state regulations, ideas for parent and family engagement, and other topics which impact families served by the District .
• Work with various District level departments to coordinate a schedule of parent engagement activities and prepare a calendar for distribution on a monthly basis.
• Prepare a District-wide annual report on types of engagement activities indicating number of parents participating in each activity.
• Serve as a resource for parents to help in the understanding and coordination of various legal, school-related, and/or other mandated meetings.
• Answer questions and interpret and/or translate appropriately for both internal and external parties such as staff, parents, students, and/or public agencies for the purpose of providing information and/or routing inquiries.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
• Attend and participate in events as required during out of school hours, including but not limited to, rapid notifications, and evening conferences.
• Actively participate in and successfully complete required trainings, in-service programs, workshops, and meetings.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as District policies, procedures, and contractual obligations in areas of responsibility.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the District and of providing support to parents and the administrative team.
  
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Native-like proficiency in both oral and written English and Spanish essential.

• Bicultural preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as school code of conduct, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively to other employees and/or students
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
  
  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  
  

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  
  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to family development and school relationships
• Ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and implement conferences to discuss recommendations based on district and program objectives and the needs and abilities of students and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
• Ability to use appropriate language and accompanying techniques with parents on a one-to-one basis as well as in groups.
• Ability to work in a demanding service-oriented environment and deal with constant interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the home, school and community to service the needs of students and families. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and other staff. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time (12-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits consistent with the District’s approved Compensation and Benefits Plan.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the RSSSA agreement and Board Policy on evaluation of personnel.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.