ELL Family Engagement & Resource Specialist

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools seeks an English Language Learners (ELL) Family Engagement Specialist to assist ELL families with registration and connect them to school and community resources. The role includes managing the ELL Welcome and Resource Center, organizing events, and fostering partnerships with community organizations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, experience with diverse families, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with families from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft apps and Google.
• Excellent organization, planning and human relations skills.
• Familiarity with community and support agencies.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
• Experience in educational, social service, or family support settings.
• Bilingual preferred in any language.

Responsibilities

• Creates and fosters community partnerships with faith-based organizations, businesses, and non-profits that offer services to meet family needs.
• Coordinates family events/workshops supporting school goals.
• Plans and organizes parent training sessions, workshops and family support services.
• Connects families to resources through meetings or home visits.
• Works with identified families to ensure continued support for educational goals.
• Informs families of community resources that could provide assistance.
• Develops and runs the ELL Welcome and Resource Center.
• Promotes parent and community volunteerism.
• Creates flyers and marketing materials to promote events and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Adaptability

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft applications

Google

Job description

Hampton City Schools seeks an English Language Learners (ELL) Family Engagement Specialist to assist ELL families with registration and connect them to school and community resources. The role includes managing the ELL Welcome and Resource Center, organizing events, and fostering partnerships with community organizations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, experience with diverse families, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours