Family and Community Engagement Specialist

1 week ago


Kansas City, Kansas, United States Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Full time
Job Summary:

The Family and Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with family members and community organizations to build a partnership that supports and engages them in the educational process for all students. This role will involve acting as a liaison and advocate for families, working as a team with staff to plan and implement methods and techniques to increase parental and community involvement and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Acts as a liaison and advocate for families
Works as a team with staff to plan and implement methods and techniques to increase parental and community involvement and engagement
Empowers and encourages families to make use of all identified resources as it relates to school and student wellness and academic success
Outlines clearly to parents school grading policies, results of assessments and student learning goals and available resources available to support student success
Encourages parents and community organizations to become actively involved in all school activities, programs and tools
Contacts community partners and churches in order to set up a volunteer and mentor program
Works as a team with the school leadership team, school counselor, Community in School representative and school nurse to assess, and support additional resources needed for student's health concerns, and special family needs and services
Establishes links and working relationships with appropriate service providers/community agencies
Attends and facilitates professional development opportunities as provided
Conducts home visits when needed with appropriate staff, to follow up on progress or make contacts when other means of communication/contact are lacking
Communicates with parents regularly regarding school activities, services, parental education sessions and school achievement
Works as a team with the school counselor to implement programs and activities that promote good study habits, additional learning opportunities and provide college and career preparedness for students
Participates actively in the school improvement process and be on the school improvement planning team

Requirements:

A minimum of 60 hours college experience
Experience working with students and staff in an urban school setting
Ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents from diverse background
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills
In-depth knowledge of the community, community-based agencies, community organizations and resources
Ability to plan, organize and complete activities and/or programs
Able to work some evenings, after hours and week-ends as needed

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