Parent Facilitator (Part time)

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond County School System seeks a Part Time Parent Facilitator to implement a Title I parent involvement program at the school and empower families to participate in their children’s education. You will work with principals and teachers to deliver the program, help parents understand what their children need to know, and build partnerships with community organizations to reach hard-to-reach parents.

The role requires a four-year degree and strong written and verbal communication skills; some

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required in a field related to child development, family dynamics or human diversity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with school staff, parents and the community; tech literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Work with principals and teachers to deliver a Title I parent involvement program.
• Help parents understand what their children need to know to be successful learners.
• Build partnerships between parents, schools and community organizations to reach hard-to-reach families.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff.
• Attend and conduct training meetings with parents to facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Assist families in accessing community resources and public services; liaison between parents, community and school.
• Develop a booklet of available community resources to support students and families.
• Collaborate with staff to build staff capacity between school and home; participate in family activities.
• Submit schedules, reports and documents per Title I regulations in a timely manner.
• Attend district-wide meetings and assist in planning parent advisory council meetings.
• Maintain related records, prepare reports and follow confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support the school system and its mission.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Community engagement

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Department or Location

School Based

Position Type

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title

Parent Facilitator -Part Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

School Principal

Days Worked

190 Days (10 months)

***GRANT FUNDED POSITION***

Job Qualifications

Education

Must possess, at a minimum, a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in an area related to the following: Child Development, Family Dynamics and Family Needs, and Human Diversity, etc.

Certification or Licensure

None

Skills

Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, and work comfortably with school staff, parents, and the community. Knowledge of the use of technology is required.

Work Experience

Should have experience working within the community to build relationships with and obtain resources for the families being served.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for the implementation of an effective Title I parent program within the school and for empowering parents to build capacity and be involved in the education of their children.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work directly with principals and teachers to ensure the delivery of an effective Title I parent involvement program which supports student success.
• Help parents understand what their children need to know to be successful learners and offer specific ways for parents to support their children.
• Help to build partnerships between parents, schools, and community organizations and to reach the hard-to-reach parents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, teachers, specialists, and others.
• Attend and conduct training meetings with parents to facilitate communication between parents, specialists, and instructional staff.
• Assist parents/families in understanding and accessing community resources and public services available to them and serve as the liaison between parents, the community, and school officials.
• Develop a booklet of available community resources to support students and their families.
• Work with staff to build staff capacity between school and home.
• Be available to parents and participate in family activities.
• Submit schedules, reports, and documents relative to Title I regulations in a timely manner.
• Attend district-wide meetings.
• Assist in planning parent advisory council meetings.
• Maintain related records, prepare reports, and follow confidential guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned and keep up with the growth and general responsibilities of the position.
• Carry out other duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulations, or department handbook as are reasonable to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the RCSS contract. Some work beyond the school day may be required.