Community Engagement Parent Educator

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver's license required

Job summary

PSJA ISD Parental Involvement is seeking a Community Engagement Parent Educator in Pharr, TX to build partnerships among families, schools, and the community. The role coordinates Parent and Family Engagement activities, supports Title I requirements, and maintains compliant documentation.

The position emphasizes bilingual communication, collaboration with campus staff, and organizing parent trainings and volunteer efforts to boost student achievement and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, and write English and Spanish fluently.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and vehicle insurance.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and facilitate parent meetings, trainings, and engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships between school and community.
• Provide varied opportunities for parent to actively participate in their children’s education.
• Recruit, train and sustain the volunteer program.
• Assist schools to comply with Title I Parental Involvement requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet established deadlines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College hours (preferred)

Job description

Community Engagement Parent Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903711

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Community Engagement Parent Educator

Reports to:

Principal / Community Engagement Administrator

Department:

Parental Involvement

Pay Grade

CI3 @ 187 Days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Primary Purpose:

Build and strengthen partnerships between families, schools, and the community by coordinating Parent and Family Engagement opportunities that support student achievement and build the capacity of parents to actively participate in their child's education. Support the campus in implementing Title I Parent and Family Engagement requirements; coordinate required meetings and activities; maintain accurate compliance documentation; promote meaningful two-way communication; coordinate the campus volunteer program; and connect families with educational and community resources.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
College Hours (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must speak, read, and write English and Spanish fluently.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and vehicle insurance.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to establish positive working relationships with parents, students, campus staff, administrators, and community members.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Proficiency in office equipment, computer applications, and district technology.

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and community members.

Ability to organize and facilitate parent meetings, trainings, and engagement activities.

Knowledge of Title I Parent and Family Engagement requirements preferred.

Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet established deadlines.

Experience:

Background or experience in parent engagement, parent training, community outreach, education, or related services preferred.

- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders– Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement

Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• To become knowledgeable about state, local and federal regulations (Section 1118) concerning Parental Involvement and meet their requirement.
• Strengthen relationships between school and community.
• Provide varied opportunities for parent to actively participate in their children’s education.
• To be accountable.
• To recruit, train and sustain the volunteer program.
• To become knowledgeable and implement the Seven Components of the district’s Parental Involvement Program.
• To assist schools to be in compliance.
• To increase the number of parents in advocacy positions.
• Develops campus short-term and long-term goals for Campus Policy and for implementation using Title I Survey Results.
• Works to attain success in goals set for campus.
• Evaluates (with principal) goals’ success or modifies as necessary.
• Follows district policy, directives and campus rules.
• Acts as a model representative of our district and campus at all times.
• Completes and turns in monthly reports, schedules and parenting sessions invitations, sign-in sheets, agendas, etc., when due.
• Conducts neighborhood meetings at the principal’s request.
• Provides transportation for students and their parents, if needed, for student evaluation or medical purposes to school, doctor, dentist, etc., when no other transportation is readily available.
• Prepares and maintains an inventory of services offered by the community health and welfare agencies and establish close relationship with those agencies.
• To make proper referrals if there are concerns that could affect the well‑being of eligible parents and children.
• Attends all Parental Involvement meetings and trainings on time.
• Reschedules missed sessions and brings note signed by the principal regarding reason for rescheduling.
• Assists with conferences and special events.
• Works collaboratively in group situations.
• Always makes the principal/school “look good.”
• Tries to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Performs any additional duties or tasks as directed by the campus principal/his designee or the coordinator.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Multi-line phone system; standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:

May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,058 to $30,174 Per Year