High School Family Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Memphis Tennessee, United States KIPP Memphis Public Schools Full time
Job Description

The effects of the pandemic and increased violence against  Black people have created fresh and profound challenges for the communities we serve.   In order to address these challenges, create solutions, and manage resources for our students and families, KIPP Memphis is hiring a Family Engagement Specialist whose responsibilities include:

Improving and increasing the frequency of communication with families through designing and managing platforms, including Parentsquare, social media, progress reports, PTO conferences, and Parent University

Serving as the point person for the school and community resources related to COVID 19, ensuring that each student and family has access

Liasing with the parent leader to ensure parent meetings are occurring quarterly

Partnering with community organizations and attending community meetings on behalf of the the school, with the stated goal of open lines of communication between our community partners

Hosting virtual information sessions to teach parents to use technology and online learning platforms

Serving as a liaison to local agencies that are providing  assistance with employment, food, and housing for KIPP Families

 

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

Collaborate with school staff, families, and the community in developing and implementing services and programs

Provide leadership and vision to ensure compliance in matters relating to student discipline, alternative education, child welfare and attendance, guidance services, and school safety. 

Support school student recruitment and enrollment

Serves as a member of the school attendance team

Provide input and assist with publishing the Parent Guide to support students 

Develop and support programs and initiatives to family needs in the areas of social/emotional development on a micro and a macro scale

Serve as the main contact for foster care, homeless agencies

Develop and maintain relationships with new community partners

Incorporate policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations 

Work with the Assistant Principal of Culture implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) at each school

Ensure families understand the Student Code of Conduct

Develop and monitor programs and initiatives to family needs in the areas of social/emotional development on a micro and a macro scale

Serve as the main contact for McKinney Vento and Foster Care



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