Family Engagement & Partnerships Specialist (Temporary)

TrulyHired; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Liaison is a school-based role at Boston Public Schools, building capacity for authentic family engagement and serving as a bridge between home and school to support teaching and student success.

This temporary vacancy ends 07/01/2027. Responsibilities include developing work plans, guiding families through systems, coordinating with staff, and organizing family engagement events for improved student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse urban families.
• Ability to develop plans with quantifiable deliverables.
• Knowledge of community resources and social services.
• Fluency in home languages of families is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Boston Public Schools' vision for family and student engagement.
• Develops an individual work plan with quantifiable deliverables.
• Responds to concerns from parents with empathy and resolves issues.
• Provides school-based and community support around registration and transportation.
• Organizes family engagement events and workshops on key topics.
• Coordinates supports to ensure families' rights, retention, and understanding of policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management software

Job description

The Family Liaison is a school-based role at Boston Public Schools, building capacity for authentic family engagement and serving as a bridge between home and school to support teaching and student success.

This temporary vacancy ends 07/01/2027. Responsibilities include developing work plans, guiding families through systems, coordinating with staff, and organizing family engagement events for improved student outcomes.