Parental Involvement Specialist

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States New York City Department of Education Full time

Job Overview

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role within the administrative team, collaborating closely with the principal. This position is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with parents and ensuring their active participation in the school community, particularly for those with limited English proficiency. The Coordinator will work alongside school staff, leadership teams, parent associations, and community organizations to create an inclusive environment.

This role emphasizes the importance of a welcoming atmosphere for parents. The Coordinator will identify and address school and community-related concerns in partnership with the principal, ensuring timely resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance parental involvement by collaborating with various school, parent, and community organizations.
  • Act as a mediator for parental and community concerns, including school policies and facility matters.
  • Conduct outreach initiatives to encourage parental engagement in their children's educational journey.
  • Organize regular meetings and events focused on topics that matter to parents.
  • Participate in parent meetings alongside the principal when appropriate.
  • Assist the school parent association in establishing by-laws, conducting elections, and managing their operations in compliance with regulations.
  • Serve as a liaison to central and field-based parent support staff.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with community organizations that provide services to enhance the educational program.
  • Coordinate events such as back-to-school nights to boost parental and community involvement, fostering a welcoming school environment.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in community engagement related to the responsibilities outlined above; or an Associate's degree or equivalent educational background with four years of relevant experience is preferred. Alternatively, a high school diploma with six years of experience in community work related to the duties described is acceptable.

The following qualifications are also preferred:

  • Familiarity with the public school system.
  • Experience as a public school parent.
  • Proven experience in organizing workshops.
  • Bilingual capabilities in areas with significant non-English speaking populations.
  • Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Conflict resolution and mediation abilities.
  • Experience working with families and parents on educational and community issues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This position requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. There may also be occasional assignments to different work sites.

Salary:

Salary ranges will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their application along with a resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Department of Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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