Family & Community Engagement Specialist

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Family and Community Support Service Provider to strengthen school-family relationships and promote attendance. The role focuses on home visits, parent access to resources, and coordination of community supports within the district framework.

The FCSSP will support homeless/highly mobile students under the McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring they are integrated into the school setting with appropriate services and educational support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5 years' work experience in school setting or similar environment.
• Ability to work with parents and families on attendance, tardiness and participation.
• Ability to plan and coordinate training programs for staff and students.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the diversity of the children and families we serve.
• Excellent skills in data entry.
• Proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerSchool or other school-based applications).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with families, school staff, students, and community agencies.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills and the ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work within difficult time constraints.
• Experience in program implementation, record keeping and reporting.
• Able to work an extended day to meet the needs of the school and district.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student attendance, including excused and unexcused absences and tardiness.
• Works with the principal to create a welcoming environment in the school.
• Communicates successfully with teachers, families, administrators, and students.
• Facilitates communication between families and the community regarding student progress and school goals.
• Invites and encourages family involvement and recruits participation in programs.
• Assists students, staff, teachers, parents and community members with information and services.
• Attends trainings and delivers educational workshops and programs for families.
• Coordinates program activities such as home visits and parent meetings.
• Builds relationships and collaborates with community organizations and agencies.
• Documents parents' efforts including monthly attendance reports.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Attendance coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerSchool

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Family and Community Support Service Provider to strengthen school-family relationships and promote attendance. The role focuses on home visits, parent access to resources, and coordination of community supports within the district framework.

The FCSSP will support homeless/highly mobile students under the McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring they are integrated into the school setting with appropriate services and educational support.