Family Engagement Coordinator - Early Education

Board of Education of Charles County; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an Elementary Education Family Case Manager to support Judy Center families and children from birth to school entry. The role coordinates with instructional staff, assists families with prekindergarten applications and kindergarten registration, and connects families to community resources to boost student achievement and engagement.

The position involves collaboration with schools, attendance at meetings, home visits, and outreach to identify 0-4

Qualifications

• Ability to work outside regular school hours as needed.
• Ability to work professionally and discretely with extremely confidential information.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal), and cross group collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Judy Center Instructional Specialist to plan and implement programming for children and families within Judy Center catchment areas.
• Facilitates successful entry students into CCPS by assisting families with the prekindergarten application and kindergarten registration process at Judy Center schools.
• Will also facilitate introducing EL students and parents to the school setting and culture.
• Serves as coordinator for families to help their children improve their academic achievement and become active participants in the education of their children through Judy Center programs, school meetings, and workshops with parents.
• Facilitates the collaboration of community resources and promotes family and individual connections for families within Charles County community specifically the Judy Center catchment areas.
• Research international family needs, develops, and assists during parent workshops/meetings which may be in collaboration with school staff, outreach staff, and/or representatives from community agencies.
• Collaborates with other Judy Center schools.
• Facilitates Judy Center programs, events, early childhood conferences/meetings.
• Explains and clarifies school policies and procedures such as attendance, student/parent handbook, and other information as it pertains to Judy Center early childhood programs.
• Facilitates long-term collaboration between the school system and/or community agencies (e.g., health department, library, social services, etc.) the needs and concerns.
• Participates in appropriate school meetings, attends in-service training, conferences, and workshops.
• Participate in IEP, SST, and parent/teacher conferences as necessary.
• Conduct home visits.
• Actively conduct outreach in order to identify children 0-4 within Judy Center catchment before they enter school
• Collaborate with teachers to select and obtain referrals and consents for children for Judy Center tutoring, behavior services and summer programs.
• Attend health/dental appointments with families and communicate with families to ensure health services are complete.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Bi-lingual preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking an Elementary Education Family Case Manager to support Judy Center families and children from birth to school entry. The role coordinates with instructional staff, assists families with prekindergarten applications and kindergarten registration, and connects families to community resources to boost student achievement and engagement.

The position involves collaboration with schools, attendance at meetings, home visits, and outreach to identify 0-4