NYC Public Schools
Parent Coordinator - P.S. 059 The Dawn Best School (14K059)
NYC Public Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261
Parent Coordinator - P.S. 059 The Dawn Best School (14K059)
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Parent Coordinator - P.S. 059 The Dawn Best School (14K059)
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Parent Coordinator
is part of the administrative team working under the supervision of the principal. The parent coordinator engages with and involves parents in the school community, including parents with limited English proficiency, by working with the principal, school staff, the school leadership team, parent associations, community groups, and parent advisory councils.
This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for parents. The parent coordinator will identify parent and related school or community issues and work with the principal to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Increase parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent, and community organizations.
Serve as facilitator for parent‑and‑school community concerns and issues, including school policies or facility issues.
Conduct outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
Convene regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concern to parents.
Attend parent meetings along with the principal, where appropriate.
Work with the school parent association, where needed, to provide assistance in establishing by‑laws, holding elections, and conducting their affairs in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A‑660.
Serve as a school liaison to central and field‑based parent support staff.
Maintain ongoing contact with community organizations that provide services to the school’s educational program.
Organize back‑to‑school and other events to increase parental and community involvement and create a welcoming school environment for parents.
Salary $44,432 (New Hire Rate)
$51,094 – $73,941 (Incumbent – 2 years of full‑time continuous city service)
Minimum Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work related to the duties described above; or an associate’s degree or equivalent and four years of experience in community work related to the duties described above; or a high school diploma and six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
Presently or formerly a public school parent.
Experience with convening workshops.
Bilingual, where there is a significant non‑English‑speaking population.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
The position requires flexibility with respect to work hours to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months.
Application Use the attached form to apply, and submit it along with a copy of your resume no later than 01/09/2026 to the following contacts:
Principal Ljumanoska – Email: zLjumanoska@schools.nyc.gov
Secretary Patrick Robinson – Email: PRobinsonjr@schools.nyc.gov
Location: 211 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: 718‑443‑3600 Fax: 718‑574‑6634
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above‑noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non‑Discrimination Policy. The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non‑Discrimination Policy.
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Parent Coordinator - P.S. 059 The Dawn Best School (14K059)
role at
NYC Public Schools
Parent Coordinator
is part of the administrative team working under the supervision of the principal. The parent coordinator engages with and involves parents in the school community, including parents with limited English proficiency, by working with the principal, school staff, the school leadership team, parent associations, community groups, and parent advisory councils.
This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for parents. The parent coordinator will identify parent and related school or community issues and work with the principal to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Increase parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent, and community organizations.
Serve as facilitator for parent‑and‑school community concerns and issues, including school policies or facility issues.
Conduct outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
Convene regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concern to parents.
Attend parent meetings along with the principal, where appropriate.
Work with the school parent association, where needed, to provide assistance in establishing by‑laws, holding elections, and conducting their affairs in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A‑660.
Serve as a school liaison to central and field‑based parent support staff.
Maintain ongoing contact with community organizations that provide services to the school’s educational program.
Organize back‑to‑school and other events to increase parental and community involvement and create a welcoming school environment for parents.
Salary $44,432 (New Hire Rate)
$51,094 – $73,941 (Incumbent – 2 years of full‑time continuous city service)
Minimum Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work related to the duties described above; or an associate’s degree or equivalent and four years of experience in community work related to the duties described above; or a high school diploma and six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
Presently or formerly a public school parent.
Experience with convening workshops.
Bilingual, where there is a significant non‑English‑speaking population.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
The position requires flexibility with respect to work hours to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months.
Application Use the attached form to apply, and submit it along with a copy of your resume no later than 01/09/2026 to the following contacts:
Principal Ljumanoska – Email: zLjumanoska@schools.nyc.gov
Secretary Patrick Robinson – Email: PRobinsonjr@schools.nyc.gov
Location: 211 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: 718‑443‑3600 Fax: 718‑574‑6634
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above‑noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non‑Discrimination Policy. The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non‑Discrimination Policy.
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