Family Engagement Strategist for Student Success

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One is seeking a Parent and Engagement Specialist in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on creating a comprehensive support network for parents, families, and community partners to improve student achievement.

The position will provide K-12 engagement opportunities for an assigned cluster of schools and train families to advocate for their children’s education. It requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and sustaining district-wide engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Provide K-12 parent and family support and engagement opportunities to an assigned cluster of schools.
• Build the capacity of parents and families to take on leadership roles in parent organizations.

Responsibilities

• Work with school site staff to identify students not succeeding academically; focus on engaging their parents/guardians.
• Interview parents to determine how to best support each family to help their children succeed.
• Help schools identify strategies for parents, families, and communities to support the curriculum.
• Serve as the school's liaison for NNPS to ensure Epstein model is implemented with fidelity.
• Provide services to parents if student behavior or attendance impedes progress.
• Establish ongoing communication with parents through home visits, calls, email, newsletters, and social media.
• Coordinate development of the Parent Advisory Council and Title I planning team activities.
• Promote community collaborations and maintain the Parent, Family, and Community Resource Center.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Family engagement

Community partnerships

NNPS liaison

Job description

Richland County School District One is seeking a Parent and Engagement Specialist in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on creating a comprehensive support network for parents, families, and community partners to improve student achievement.

The position will provide K-12 engagement opportunities for an assigned cluster of schools and train families to advocate for their children’s education. It requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and sustaining district-wide engagement initiatives.