Community & Family Engagement Specialist

Philip's Academy Charter School; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Family Liaison to serve as the primary contact between the school and families, using a restorative approach to resolve issues and improve student learning and well-being.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, you will coordinate Title I family programs, plan activities, train parent volunteers, and build partnerships with parents and community to raise student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, focus in human services field (i.e. counseling, social work, psychology).
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Valid Certificate in Educational Field preferred.
• Background in public relations or similar field - Preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Oral and Written).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative and flexible manner.
• Experience working with parent and community groups.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivery of professional learning.
• Knowledge and experience designing instructional plans for students and parents.
• Experience collaborating with families on assisting students instructional.
• Proficient in Microsoft Products (ex: Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides sound management of the day-to-day operations of Title I family and community programs.
• Collaborates with school parent liaisons to develop family activities to increase student achievement.
• Serves as a communication bridge between the School and Parent-led activities (Ex: attending and supporting Parent Organizations/Associations, etc.)
• Facilitates the implementation of best practices for family engagement.
• Works closely with school leader and serves as a first point of contact to respond to and resolve family-related questions, challenges, and disputes (Ex: General inquiries to Grievance processing)
• Provides formal and informal feedback to school leaders regarding individual and program effectiveness that drive student achievement
• Serves as the key support resource for strategies for engaging families and federal requirements
• Provides training to parents ambassadors (and other parent groups) on building parent capacity to increase student achievement
• Develops strong formal community relationships to build capacity for families
• Develops and distributes instructional materials for schools, students and parents
• Coordinate and execute after school family activities (Ex: Family Night, Field Days, Special Family Meeting, Focus Groups, etc.)
• Use family data to drive decision making and inform school practice

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Community engagement

Professional learning delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Family Liaison to serve as the primary contact between the school and families, using a restorative approach to resolve issues and improve student learning and well-being.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, you will coordinate Title I family programs, plan activities, train parent volunteers, and build partnerships with parents and community to raise student achievement.