Hamden
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Family Engagement Coordinator (1 opening)
Position Type: Family Engagement Coordinator
Date Posted: 12/29/2025
Location: Central Office
Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Title Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center
Hours of Work 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse clientele
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with various members of the school community
Ability to think critically and analytically
Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization and attitude
Spanish language proficiency in writing and speaking desired but not required
Alternatives to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate or acceptable by the Board of Education
Job Goal The HPS Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center will be responsible for strengthening the home-school communication linkage and connecting families with school-based and/or community-based resources that will support families’ overall well-being. The Coordinator will establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with HPS families, and will work in tandem with other school and district personnel to ensure consistent and regular communication with families.
Reports To The Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning or their designee
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Provides families with direct support throughout the school enrollment process
Makes home visits to communicate with and support families when appropriate
Works in collaboration with school-based and district-based mental health providers to ensure ongoing supports for families
Facilitates family engagement in extracurricular and academic-based school activities as necessary
Coordinates family linkages to community-based resources in order to improve various outcomes for students
Establishes and maintains rapport with parents and children from diverse backgrounds
Facilitates the development and dissemination of various information associated with activities taking place in HPS
Supports parents in their efforts to utilize support services to strengthen parent-child communication and problem-solving skills
Completes all written reports as required by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of their designee
Uses modern office practices and procedures, including but not limited to: Desktop application software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and other software systems) and be able to effectively navigate Power School Student Information System, or any other Student Information System that the schools may migrate to in the future
Follows the Multilingual Language Learner Department’s in-take protocol and set up interviews with each new family and in collaboration with ML Specialists
Arranges for LAS Links placement test with home school when needed
Works with families to increase their understanding of HPS protocols and and/or policies, and to increase their understanding of public school education in the United States when appropriate
Serves as a parent liaison to administration for projects and events related to family involvement and empowerment
Builds and maintains relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, students and community members
Informs families about student attendance requirements and connects them to supports, if necessary
Other responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Terms of Employment The employment of the Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center is year-to-year. The salary for this position will range between $45,000-$50,000 depending upon the employee’s skills, abilities, credentials and/or similar prior experience. This position has medical insurance, paid holidays, ten (10) paid sick days, up to 3 bereavement days, ten (10) vacation days and two (2) paid personal days annually.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.
Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against any program including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability.
Diversity Statement Our vision is to have a staff that reflects the racial, linguistic and ethnic diversity of our student population so all students in all schools benefit from having diverse role models to learn from, and our school communities are enriched through the perspectives and lived experiences shared by a diverse staff.
Application Process All applicants must apply only on
www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp . Please do not send any additional information to the Human Resources Department or the Superintendent’s Office unless specifically asked to do so. The closing date for applications is January 15, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date for any reason.
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Position Type: Family Engagement Coordinator
Date Posted: 12/29/2025
Location: Central Office
Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Title Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center
Hours of Work 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse clientele
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with various members of the school community
Ability to think critically and analytically
Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization and attitude
Spanish language proficiency in writing and speaking desired but not required
Alternatives to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate or acceptable by the Board of Education
Job Goal The HPS Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center will be responsible for strengthening the home-school communication linkage and connecting families with school-based and/or community-based resources that will support families’ overall well-being. The Coordinator will establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with HPS families, and will work in tandem with other school and district personnel to ensure consistent and regular communication with families.
Reports To The Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning or their designee
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Provides families with direct support throughout the school enrollment process
Makes home visits to communicate with and support families when appropriate
Works in collaboration with school-based and district-based mental health providers to ensure ongoing supports for families
Facilitates family engagement in extracurricular and academic-based school activities as necessary
Coordinates family linkages to community-based resources in order to improve various outcomes for students
Establishes and maintains rapport with parents and children from diverse backgrounds
Facilitates the development and dissemination of various information associated with activities taking place in HPS
Supports parents in their efforts to utilize support services to strengthen parent-child communication and problem-solving skills
Completes all written reports as required by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of their designee
Uses modern office practices and procedures, including but not limited to: Desktop application software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and other software systems) and be able to effectively navigate Power School Student Information System, or any other Student Information System that the schools may migrate to in the future
Follows the Multilingual Language Learner Department’s in-take protocol and set up interviews with each new family and in collaboration with ML Specialists
Arranges for LAS Links placement test with home school when needed
Works with families to increase their understanding of HPS protocols and and/or policies, and to increase their understanding of public school education in the United States when appropriate
Serves as a parent liaison to administration for projects and events related to family involvement and empowerment
Builds and maintains relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, students and community members
Informs families about student attendance requirements and connects them to supports, if necessary
Other responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Terms of Employment The employment of the Family Engagement Coordinator for the Family Welcoming Center is year-to-year. The salary for this position will range between $45,000-$50,000 depending upon the employee’s skills, abilities, credentials and/or similar prior experience. This position has medical insurance, paid holidays, ten (10) paid sick days, up to 3 bereavement days, ten (10) vacation days and two (2) paid personal days annually.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.
Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against any program including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability.
Diversity Statement Our vision is to have a staff that reflects the racial, linguistic and ethnic diversity of our student population so all students in all schools benefit from having diverse role models to learn from, and our school communities are enriched through the perspectives and lived experiences shared by a diverse staff.
Application Process All applicants must apply only on
www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp . Please do not send any additional information to the Human Resources Department or the Superintendent’s Office unless specifically asked to do so. The closing date for applications is January 15, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date for any reason.
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