Parent Engagement Specialist

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools in Carson, CA is seeking a Parent Engagement Specialist to build strong, collaborative relationships between families and the school. This full-time, on-site role focuses on workshops, meetings, and events that support student learning.

You will communicate with parents through multiple channels, guide families through school systems, coordinate volunteers, and maintain outreach records.

Qualifications

• Build trusting relationships with families, students, and staff.
• Clear written and verbal communication; bilingual skills are a plus.
• Organizational and event-planning skills; coordinate workshops and meetings.
• Experience in family engagement, community outreach, or related fields.
• Document and track parent engagement activities using common tools.
• Problem-solving and discretion in sensitive situations.
• Commitment to educational equity and inclusive family participation.
• High school diploma required; college coursework or degree in education, social work, or communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate parent workshops, meetings, and events to support student learning and family engagement.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers through multiple channels.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and manage schedules and logistics.
• Maintain accurate family outreach records and data tracking.
• Partner with teachers and school leaders to support family involvement.
• Connect families with community resources as needed.
• Be visible and accessible on campus to foster a welcoming environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Event planning

Family engagement

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

High school diploma

Education/social work/communications degree preferred

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

School platforms

Job description

Company Description

The charter school is a public, tuition-free learning community committed to providing high-quality, college-preparatory education to students from diverse backgrounds. The school emphasizes strong family partnerships, rigorous academics, and a safe, inclusive environment where all students are supported to reach their full potential. Staff members collaborate closely to offer innovative instruction, enrichment opportunities, and personalized support. The school values community engagement and encourages families to be active participants in their student’s educational journey. Joining the team means contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on student success and equitable access to education.

Role Description

The Parent Engagement Specialist is a full-time, on-site role located in Carson, CA, focused on building strong, collaborative relationships between families and the school. This role involves planning and facilitating parent workshops, meetings, and events that support student learning and family engagement. The specialist will communicate regularly with parents and caregivers through multiple channels, provide guidance on navigating school systems and resources, and respond to questions or concerns in a timely, respectful manner. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating volunteer opportunities, maintaining accurate family outreach records, partnering with teachers and school leaders to support family involvement, and connecting families with community resources when needed. The Parent Engagement Specialist is expected to be visible and accessible on campus, contributing to a welcoming environment and promoting inclusive participation from all families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with families, students, and staff, and to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication in meetings, emails, and presentations; bilingual skills are a plus.
• Organizational and event-planning skills, including coordinating workshops, meetings, and school events, and managing schedules and logistics.
• Experience in family engagement, community outreach, or related fields in educational or nonprofit settings.
• Ability to use common office and communication tools (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, school communication platforms) to document and track parent engagement activities.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Commitment to educational equity, culturally responsive practices, and inclusive family participation.
• High school diploma required; college coursework or degree in education, social work, communications, or a related field is preferred.