Family Engagement Specialist: PreK Enrollment & Support

OneCCPS; Virginia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) seeks a Family Support Specialist to join the ECSE Office on-site. You will assist PreK families with applications, enrollment, and required documentation, and coordinate with teachers to connect families to services.

The role emphasizes strong family engagement, record-keeping, and collaboration with the broader school community. A 2-year degree and a valid VA driver's license are required, with bilingual candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field is required.
• A valid Virginia Driver's License is required.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Background investigations: FBI, State Police, CPS, and Tuberculosis screening.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective PreK families, assisting with applications, enrollment, and documentation.
• Processes online applications and manages enrollment and withdrawal procedures with accuracy.
• Updates student records using digital systems (e.g., ChildPlus) while maintaining confidentiality.
• Builds relationships with families through in-person and electronic communication to support participation.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings related to attendance, transportation, and program expectations.
• Prepares and maintains enrollment-related documentation.
• Acts as Family Engagement Specialist for two PreK classrooms, fostering partnerships.
• Assists families in accessing community resources and programs.
• Plans and facilitates family workshops to support student learning and well-being.
• Collaborates with Family Engagement team on meetings and holiday-season support.
• Conducts home visits and visits classrooms to ensure alignment between family needs and instructional goals.

Skills

Family engagement

Communication

Record-keeping

Time management

Independence

Education

Associate's Degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) seeks a Family Support Specialist to join the ECSE Office on-site. You will assist PreK families with applications, enrollment, and required documentation, and coordinate with teachers to connect families to services.

The role emphasizes strong family engagement, record-keeping, and collaboration with the broader school community. A 2-year degree and a valid VA driver's license are required, with bilingual candidates preferred.