Washoe County School District
Family Engagement Mentor Multi-year (40 hrs./wk., 226 days)
Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Job Description
The Family Engagement Mentor will work with Title I sites to increase family engagement in the education of their children; support school staff in their work with children, families, and the surrounding school community; develop, coordinate, and implement various programs and activities related to the needs of school sites, children, and families; support and meet program goals and objectives in the areas of family and community engagement and education. Summary Description The Family Engagement Mentor will assist school-site and district departments in planning and implementing family and community engagement programs; train sites on authentic family engagement strategies; support site staff to promote education support programs and provide on-going channels of communication for participants, families, and the community; assist sites to develop and conduct family education workshops and resource presentations. Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities Assist school-site and district departments in planning and implementing family and community engagement programs; train sites on authentic family engagement strategies; support site staff to promote education support programs and provide on-going channels of communication for participants, families, and the community; assist sites to develop and conduct family education workshops and resource presentations; participate in school site family engagement events. Employment Standards Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: equivalent to a two-year degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on education, business administration, management, human development and Family Studies, or a related field; and minimum of two years' experience working with parents and/or staff in a school setting or community. Knowledge of: Coaching adults, school and district organizational structure and functioning, family and/or community engagement, district and community resources as related to the position. Skill at: Communicating effectively with education personnel, families, and various agencies and programs; organization; recognizing and appreciating cultural differences and maintaining respect for culturally diverse backgrounds; participating in and conducting meetings; problem solving; maintaining confidentiality of information and accurate records. Licenses/Certificates None required. Special Considerations Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include attending evening school events. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment. Benefits Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation pay; public employees retirement system; salary increases; longevity bonuses; guidance resources; and more.
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The Family Engagement Mentor will work with Title I sites to increase family engagement in the education of their children; support school staff in their work with children, families, and the surrounding school community; develop, coordinate, and implement various programs and activities related to the needs of school sites, children, and families; support and meet program goals and objectives in the areas of family and community engagement and education. Summary Description The Family Engagement Mentor will assist school-site and district departments in planning and implementing family and community engagement programs; train sites on authentic family engagement strategies; support site staff to promote education support programs and provide on-going channels of communication for participants, families, and the community; assist sites to develop and conduct family education workshops and resource presentations. Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities Assist school-site and district departments in planning and implementing family and community engagement programs; train sites on authentic family engagement strategies; support site staff to promote education support programs and provide on-going channels of communication for participants, families, and the community; assist sites to develop and conduct family education workshops and resource presentations; participate in school site family engagement events. Employment Standards Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: equivalent to a two-year degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on education, business administration, management, human development and Family Studies, or a related field; and minimum of two years' experience working with parents and/or staff in a school setting or community. Knowledge of: Coaching adults, school and district organizational structure and functioning, family and/or community engagement, district and community resources as related to the position. Skill at: Communicating effectively with education personnel, families, and various agencies and programs; organization; recognizing and appreciating cultural differences and maintaining respect for culturally diverse backgrounds; participating in and conducting meetings; problem solving; maintaining confidentiality of information and accurate records. Licenses/Certificates None required. Special Considerations Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include attending evening school events. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment. Benefits Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation pay; public employees retirement system; salary increases; longevity bonuses; guidance resources; and more.
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