Hampton City Schools
Family Engagement Specialist (Title I)
Hampton City Schools, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Position Type:
Other - School Based (Non-Certified)/ Family Engagement Specialist
Date Posted: 6/13/2023
Location: Bassette Elementary School
Closing Date: 06/26/23
POSITION INFORMATION: Location: Bassette Elementary School Supervisor: Title I Coordinator Employment Period: 10 months Employment Status: Full-Time Hiring Range (G-15): $38,338 -- $51,218 (grant-funded position) Start Date: August 2023 SUMMARY: The Title I Family Engagement Specialist develops in-person and virtual opportunities such as educational programs and workshops that support student achievement and parent engagement. Also: Assists schools in cultivating relationships centered around academic achievement with all families and stakeholders Works in collaboration with school principals and other stakeholders/groups to achieve measurable outcomes and meet school and district goals Serves as the conduit to link families and schools to community-based organizations DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, coordinates, and implements a Family Engagement Program at each Title I school Recruits parents and representatives from school, business and community agencies to participate on the school’s Family Engagement Action Team Creates flyers and other marketing materials to promote events and program Manages their program’s family engagement website and social media platforms Promotes parent and community volunteerism Creates and fosters community partnerships with faith-based organizations, businesses, and non-profit organizations that offer services to meet the needs of families Connects families to resources through meetings and/or periodic home visits Coordinates family events/workshops that support school goals and address key areas of focus Utilizes data to manage family participation/volunteerism Plans and organizes parent training sessions, workshops and family support services Works closely with identified families to ensure they receive continued support for their child’s educational goals Informs families of community resources that could provide needed assistance Develops a Family Engagement Resource Center to check out educational games/materials for the entire family Performs data entry and retrieval of information from database Performs other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications and Google Excellent organization, planning and human relation skills Must be familiar with the community and support agencies Must be adaptable to meet the needs of the families in the program in addition to working flexible hours to accommodate work in the evening Experience working in an educational, social service, or family support service setting Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position: Resume Feedback from those persons listed as references (minimum of two) Only complete applications will be considered.
Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Hampton City Schools is the school division of Hampton, Virginia.
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Date Posted: 6/13/2023
Location: Bassette Elementary School
Closing Date: 06/26/23
POSITION INFORMATION: Location: Bassette Elementary School Supervisor: Title I Coordinator Employment Period: 10 months Employment Status: Full-Time Hiring Range (G-15): $38,338 -- $51,218 (grant-funded position) Start Date: August 2023 SUMMARY: The Title I Family Engagement Specialist develops in-person and virtual opportunities such as educational programs and workshops that support student achievement and parent engagement. Also: Assists schools in cultivating relationships centered around academic achievement with all families and stakeholders Works in collaboration with school principals and other stakeholders/groups to achieve measurable outcomes and meet school and district goals Serves as the conduit to link families and schools to community-based organizations DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, coordinates, and implements a Family Engagement Program at each Title I school Recruits parents and representatives from school, business and community agencies to participate on the school’s Family Engagement Action Team Creates flyers and other marketing materials to promote events and program Manages their program’s family engagement website and social media platforms Promotes parent and community volunteerism Creates and fosters community partnerships with faith-based organizations, businesses, and non-profit organizations that offer services to meet the needs of families Connects families to resources through meetings and/or periodic home visits Coordinates family events/workshops that support school goals and address key areas of focus Utilizes data to manage family participation/volunteerism Plans and organizes parent training sessions, workshops and family support services Works closely with identified families to ensure they receive continued support for their child’s educational goals Informs families of community resources that could provide needed assistance Develops a Family Engagement Resource Center to check out educational games/materials for the entire family Performs data entry and retrieval of information from database Performs other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications and Google Excellent organization, planning and human relation skills Must be familiar with the community and support agencies Must be adaptable to meet the needs of the families in the program in addition to working flexible hours to accommodate work in the evening Experience working in an educational, social service, or family support service setting Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position: Resume Feedback from those persons listed as references (minimum of two) Only complete applications will be considered.
Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Hampton City Schools is the school division of Hampton, Virginia.
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