Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to serve as a resource and systems leader for families, community members, and district and school staff. This role is critical in advancing the district's strategic priority to empower families and the community in student success across all school levels. The Coordinator will build capacity and support school-based Family and Community Engagement Specialists, adhering to the NAFSCE 8 core competency framework for effective family-school partnerships. The position involves collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and communication.

Requirements

Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.
Bachelor’s Degree Required, preferably in Education or related field.
3 to 5 years of experience working in education, family engagement, youth development and/or family services.
Demonstrated success in working with students and families of diverse backgrounds.
Capacity to “hit the ground running” at the start of employment.
Energetic, positive, and passionate about listening to and engaging with families, students, school staff and community partners.
Working knowledge of the K-12 landscape.
Commitment and experience and/or knowledge about advancing equity.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to work collaboratively within KCKPS and the community.
Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans.
Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.
Must be able to maintain positive interactions with parents and staff, and role model the values and expectations of our district.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with district and school leadership in building a sustainable family engagement framework and infrastructure.
Assist the Director in coordinating and facilitating Family Engagement work groups designed to engage diverse stakeholders.
Plan and implement school-specific and district-wide family engagement events to build and strengthen relationships with families and the community.
Collaborate with district and school leadership to develop and provide learning opportunities for principals and teachers focused on family engagement and evidence-based practices.
Develop and support school-based FACE staff with professional development, resources, and coaching.
Participate in the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure program effectiveness.
Collaborate with FACE staff to conduct ongoing outreach and “listening tours” with families to ensure their voice and engagement in continuous improvement.
Assist in creating a district-wide infrastructure, processes, and protocols that support two-way communication and a continuous feedback loop between families, schools, and district leadership.
Prepare reports for the Family and Community Engagement Director, Executive Director of Student Services and Family Support, Deputy Superintendent, and/or Superintendent.
Produce and disseminate the monthly Family Engagement Newsletter.
Work with District Language Support to assess the efficacy of school communication with families and ensure messaging is responsive to their needs, language preferences, and communication style.
Build relationships with local service providers and community agencies to expand the network of support offered to families.
Develop and maintain a directory of community supports and resources.
Perform follow-up communication with new students and families through a case management approach.
Support families in navigating the school system and connecting them with community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Welcome Center and Family Engagement or the Executive Director of Student Services and Family Support.