Texas ACE Family Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Texas ACE Family Engagement Specialist (Part-Time or Full-Time)

(Grant Funded Position)

Reports to: Texas ACE Project Director

Dept./School: District-wide

Date Revised: 8/2023

Primary Purpose:

Design, coordinate, oversee, and direct programs to encourage family and parental involvement in the school and provide ongoing educational programs to immediate family members and parents/legal guardians of students enrolled in the Texas ACE Program as determined by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to meet the needs of people from various social, educational, and economic backgrounds

Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines

Strong program, administrative and computer skills

Experience with decision-making in a highly collaborative environment and ability to build effective partnerships with all stakeholders

Experience:

Working knowledge of local youth/family services and organizations

Experience in family support, adult education and/or development of high-quality family programs

Background in education and/or social work preferred

Attitudes/Behaviors:

• Demonstrates change adeptness; adapts to changing deadlines and nature of assignment
• Initiates and sustains partnerships with campus leaders and community partners
• Shows initiative in seeking solutions to problems
• Demonstrates servant leadership
• Builds an environment of trust; projects credibility with students, staff, and community
• Projects enthusiasm and energy in all efforts
• Exhibits honesty and objectivity in professional interactions
• Demonstrates considerable poise in all situations
• Serves as a role model

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