Family Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer %

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Leona Group is seeking a Parent Coordinator to lead family engagement initiatives that strengthen partnerships among families, students, teachers, and community organizations.

The role includes assessing family needs, coordinating programs, and advising school leadership on strategies to support student achievement, attendance, and retention. It requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of family engagement principles and partner outreach.
• Ability to identify and utilize community resources for family support.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates parent and family engagement strategies aligned with school goals.
• Collaborates with leadership, teachers, families, and community partners to strengthen student achievement and attendance.
• Leads development and improvement of the school's parent involvement program.

Skills

Family engagement principles

Community resources knowledge

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, human services, communications, family studies, community development, or related field

Job description

Leona Group is seeking a Parent Coordinator to lead family engagement initiatives that strengthen partnerships among families, students, teachers, and community organizations.

The role includes assessing family needs, coordinating programs, and advising school leadership on strategies to support student achievement, attendance, and retention. It requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.