Community Engagement Specialist

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Specialist at Willow School serves as a key connection between the school, families, and community partners to support student success, attendance, behavior, and family engagement. The role focuses on building strong relationships with students and families, coordinating outreach and support services, improving attendance and engagement, and helping strengthen school climate and culture through proactive communication and collaboration. This position works closely with school leadership, MTSS and support teams, teachers, and outside agencies to remove barriers to learning, support CRPBIS and restorative practices, coordinate family and community engagement efforts, and help implement consistent systems across the growing PreK–8 campus. The overall goal is to create stronger partnerships, aligned supports, and a positive learning environment where students and families feel connected, supported, and successful.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in education or counseling related field
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Previous successful guidance and youth counseling experience
• Knowledge of Lansing area resources and alternative education programs

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for families and high school-aged children.
• Track progress on Lansing Learning Hub goals proactively.
• Communicate with families and community entities for wrap-around student services.
• Alert administrators to any concerns.
• Conduct scheduled conferences with families and community organizations, documenting information.
• Fully engage in the growth model for goal setting, performance, and evaluations, while actively participating in school activities and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Benefits

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
• Internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level