Title I Family and Community School Specialist (FACSS)

*Multiple SBCSC Locations; South Bend (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Title I Family and Community School Specialist in South Bend, Indiana. This full-time role involves coordinating parent involvement events, making home visits for at-risk students, and collaborating with school teams to implement educational programs. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. The position operates on a school calendar with flexible evening hours as needed. Interested individuals should apply promptly as positions are filled until filled.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in education, sociology, or psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with professionals and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility of schedule and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Title I parent involvement events.
• Make home visits for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to implement Title I program.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power School

Job description

Title I Family and Community School Specialist (FACSS)

South Bend Community School Corp • Multiple SBCSC Locations – South Bend, Indiana (Open in Google Maps)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Title I Family and Community School Specialist (FACSS)

General Characteristics

Reports to: Building Principal, Director of Title I

Position Summary: The Family and Community School Specialist (FACSS) is responsible for:

• Title I parent involvement events
• Assists with organizing the annual Title I parent meeting
• Makes home visits
• Coordinates the school volunteer program & school partnerships
• Member of the school’s Title I TILT, SAT, or GEIT team
• Maintains data for Title I records and compliance materials

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

• • Bachelor’s degree
• • Experience working with children and families in a field related to education, sociology, or psychology
• • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of professionals, problem‑solve issues, organize events, and meet deadlines
• • Flexibility of schedule
• • Exceptional oral and written communication skills in working with multiple cultures and individuals in a variety of media and settings
• • Demonstrated ability to use computer technology to maintain records, complete equipment inventory, create communication tools, and report student progress

Roles and Responsibilities

Title I Team

• Collaborate with the school Title I (TILT), SAT or GEIT team and Principal to focus interventions on grades K‑5 or 6‑8 failing or at‑risk students
• Make home visits related to academic success for students in grades K‑5 or 6‑8 who are determined to be failing or at risk of failing
• Observe at‑risk students in classrooms at the request of the principal to gather information to help communicate to parents how school and family can work together
• Maintain bimonthly communication through school‑based conferences, home visits, and/or telephone conversations with parents of students who are determined to be academically at‑risk, at the request of TILT, SAT, GEIT or the principal
• Meet with parents of identified failing or at‑risk students to gather additional information, examine student needs, provide resources for parent support of literacy in the home, and procure student enrollment
• Participate in TILT, SAT, or GEIT team to provide student data and information, develop a plan for parent communication, coordinate outside agency resources in collaboration with the social worker and other Title I team, and maintain compliance binder
• Collaborate with building administrator(s), school staff and parents to implement and evaluate the Title I program
• Participate in Parent/Teacher conferences when requested
• Maintain weekly communication with the building principal, by submitting schedules, plans, and any other information as requested; follow school procedures for signing in and out of the building
• Maintain weekly communication with intervention specialists and other Title I team members
• Establish on‑going communication with teachers
• Attend Monthly FACSS meetings

Parent Learning Experiences

• Coordinate and implement “Three for Me” parent volunteer program
• Ensure that required compliance documents are distributed to all Title I parents
• Maintain and generate a list of materials to be housed in the school’s Parent Resource Room/Area
• Be familiar with other area parent/community programs and resources
• Implement two family events for parents; one focused on reading and one focused on math
• Other parent involvement events may be scheduled according to the district and school’s needs

Data Management

• Maintain parent involvement data (Three for Me)
• Gather and maintain additional data as requested by the Director of Title I
• Submit data to the Director of Title I according to the established schedule
• Collect data for failing or at‑risk of failing students and TILT referrals
• Maintain a database for student/parent events
• Enter home visits into Power School

Additional School Community and School Climate Roles

• Coordinate parent and community volunteers
• Contribute to a parent newsletter to be included with school’s Home Bulletin (a copy is to be submitted to Title I)
• Support and assist the school staff and parent organizations with student/parent events
• Attend parent organization(s) (i.e. PTO) to provide staff representation
• Assist with Title I inventory as requested
• Assist with Title I after school and/or summer programs as requested
• Build community partnerships

Financial

• Be fiscally responsible
• Follow established guidelines provided by Director of Title I
• Develop yearly financial plan with principal, and other Title I members for parent involvement funds
• All expenses must meet Title I financial compliance

Calendar and Pay Rate Information

This position is based on the school year calendar for employees holding a teacher’s contract, which includes 182 working days and six paid holidays for a total of 188 days.

Hours

Follow the teacher’s contract hours and must be able to work some flexible evenings (hours may vary and are flexible based on scheduled student/parent events).

Rate of Pay

New hires for the 2020‑21 school year will be paid commensurate with their experience within the pay range established for the school year.

NOTE: The job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Disclosure of Federal Participation: This position is funded by Title I Federal Funds.

Job ID

Job ID: 5222216

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted

Re‑Posted: Jun 09, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type

Position Type: Full‑Time