Community School - Family Services Assistant Grant Funded

Inside Philanthropy; Maryland; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Philanthropy is seeking a Community School - Family Services Assistant (ten-month, grant funded) at George Washington Carver Elementary School. The role coordinates services for families and collaborates with community partners to meet student needs.

The position requires an associate degree (or 3 years’ related experience) with strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills. Salary is based on the EASMC-ESP schedule, range 18.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field OR three (3) years of successful work experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about community and school resources to families and staff.
• Develop relationships with school staff, community groups, companies, and potential sources of support for the community school.
• Update and maintain programmatic databases; generate monthly/yearly reports.
• Create partnerships with community organizations to support children and families.
• Increase parental involvement within the school community.
• Assist attendance team to decrease chronic absenteeism.
• Connect families with resources and wrap-around services as needed.
• Schedule conferences and phone calls with stakeholders/partners.
• Plan family engagement activities and staff community visits.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree or higher

Associate Degree in Education

Job description

Job Details

Job ID:5966920
Application Deadline:Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:Today

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: October 21, 2026 Application Deadline: November 4, 2026

Requisition: 12562

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Community School - Family Services Assistant Grant Funded

Location: George Washington Carver Elementary School

Salary: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 18. ($36,526-$55,253)

Effective: Immediately

NATURE OF WORK:

The Community School Family Services Assistant will assist the Community School team in providing service coordination for parent-family engagements. The Community School Family Services Assistant will collaborate with community partners to help meet the needs of students and families according to the Community School Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides information about the community and school resources to families and staff
• Develops relationships with school staff, community groups, companies, and potential sources of support for the community school
• Updates, tracks, and maintains programmatic databases; generates and analyzes monthly/yearly reports, and maintenance of Community School
• Creates and fosters partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to support and enrich the experiences of the children and families
• Increases parental involvement within the school community
• Projects a positive image of the school to the school community and the public
• Assists attendance team to decrease chronic absenteeism
• Connects families with resources and wrap‑around services as needed
• Schedules conferences and phone calls with community stakeholders/partners/vendors
• Plans Back‑to‑School Parent Engagement activities and staff community visits
• Provides support during Out of School Time program and Parent Family Engagements (PFEs)
• Assigns appropriate responsibilities to staff and volunteers
• Assists with the selection of volunteers
• Communicates with school personnel, community partners, and stakeholders on behalf of the community school program
• Ensure PFEs are organized and implemented
• Assists Community School Coordinator in collecting and evaluating data
• Builds collaborative relationships with families by providing information and activities
• Plans family engagement events and project needs for families attending (for example daycare, etc.)
• Performs other related and non‑related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate degree in a related field OR three (3) years of successful work experience in a similar role. (documents must be uploaded in application OR experience specifically listed in the employment section)

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Education

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time eleven-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for ten-month seven-hour employees – Range 18.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 5.2025

Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$36,526$55,253 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]