Meadowthorpe Elementary School Family Resource Center Coordinator 1.0 FTE

MEADOWTHORPE ELEMENTARY; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowthorpe Elementary School in Lexington, KY seeks a dedicated Family Resource Center Coordinator to develop and coordinate programs serving families and students. The role requires collaboration with schools, community agencies, and district leadership to promote early learning, academic achievement, and well-being.

The position supports outreach, program planning, and community partnerships, with duties including advisory council facilitation and adherence to district timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social work, psychology, family studies, child development, education or related field.
• Three (3) years of successful experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement the Center Continuation Program Plan.
• Market and publicize the Center to all stakeholders.
• Provide outreach to target populations via home visits, neighborhood, agency meetings, church meetings, etc.
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments via family surveys, school and community data, and staff input.
• Develop relationships with community agencies to build partnerships to support students and families.
• Evaluate and monitor program impact.
• Provide referral information to families.
• Facilitate the Center Advisory Council and its meetings for oversight and guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, Child Development, Education or related field

Job description

Meadowthorpe Elementary School Family Resource Center Coordinator 1.0 FTE

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Family Resource Center Coordinator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Family Resource Center Coordinator

Job Class Code: 7491

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

JOB SUMMARY

Assumes responsibility for development and coordination of programs and services determined by the needs of the population being served, available resources, and other local characteristics. Develops and maintains contact with business and community representatives to enhance students' ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships and programs that promote early learning and successful transition to school, academic achievement and well-being, and graduation and transition into adult life

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, coordinate and implement the center Continuation Program Plan.
• Market and publicize the Center to all stakeholders.
• Provide outreach to target populations via home visits, neighborhood, agency meetings, church meetings, etc.
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments via family surveys, school and community data, and staff input.
• Develop relationships with community agencies in an effort to build partnerships to support students and families.
• Evaluate and monitor program impact.
• Provide referral information to families.
• Facilitate the identification of the Center Advisory Council and the regular meetings of this group providing oversight and guidance to the Center’s operations.
• Adhere to the deadlines and timelines, set forth by the district and state,.Attend and participate in district, regional and state meetings and trainings, as required.
• Actively participate in collaborative work with the school student support professional team (SAT, PBIS Tier Team, MTSS Team, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized center.
• Follow guidelines outlined in the Division of FRYSC Contract with the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Management and leadership skills.
• Skills in communicating with multicultural populations.
• Child development and family interactions.
• Child/family assessment skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Public speaking/writing skills.
• Broad knowledge of public and private human resources.
• Supervisory skills.
• Effective budget management skills.
• Motivate and work cooperatively with children, certified and classified staff, parents, school administrators, and community agency personnel.
• Budget Resource Center funds.
• Manage time efficiently.
• DesignPlan and implement programming in response to identified needs.
• Make agency referrals with proficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, Child Development, Education or other fields with relevant experience; and three (3) years of successful experience.
• Prefer youth specific experience for Youth Service Center Coordinator and family specific experience for Family Resource Center Coordinator.

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1995

7/2011

7/2012

5/2018

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job Details

Job ID: 5982283

Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,586 to $79,304 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services > Pupil Personnel Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Price
• MEADOWTHORPE ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]