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Family and Community Engagement LiaisonKindezi School Inc • Atlanta, GA, US
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Family and Community Engagement Liaison

Family and Community Engagement Liaison

Kindezi School Inc • Atlanta, GA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 a team
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of family engagement research and literature
  • Strong knowledge of computers and fundamental technology (i.e. iPad, e-learning 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
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