Title I Parent Support Specialist

Job Description - Title I Parent Support Specialist (RTP20250306-052)

Job Title : Title I Parent Support Specialist

Description :

The Parent Support Specialist will serve as one of the main resources for families in the school community, providing information about educational opportunities, engagement activities, and linking parents and families to needed community resources. The person in this role will have in-depth knowledge about the opportunities offered through the school, including after-school programs and student activity opportunities, to inform parents and families of enhancement and extension opportunities. Coordination of parent education programs is critical to build understanding of school and community current topics and to provide parents with academic information and activities to do at home. The Parent Support Specialist will work to increase parent and family engagement at the campus and serve as the liaison to enhance the academic success of students.

• Provide information to parents that will assist with reinforcement or extension ideas on learning activities in a variety of group settings.
• Complete home visits and maintain all documentation of home visits conducted.
• Know community resources and refer families or access community resources for the families in the school community.
• Serve as a communication link between families and school staff as needed.
• Coordinate a series of parent education activities and programs that provide information, resources, and support to families in the school community.
• Have in-depth knowledge of programs and activity opportunities offered through the school that can be messaged and communicated to students and families.
• Disseminate approved materials and information pertaining to community activities, as well as school programs and information at various venues (such as Fam Jams).
• Develop a plan with specific activities and engagement functions to increase parental engagement.
• Serve as the liaison to organize the recruitment, processing, and training of campus volunteers.
• Attend all required professional learning sessions directly related to the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment / alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications :

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