Family and Community Engagement Specialist (Spanish)

Anaheim Union High School District • Anaheim, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Family & Community Engagement Specialist coordinates with school staff and administration to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate parent education programs. Additionally, the Family & Community Engagement Specialist will serve as a liaison between the schools, parents, and community agencies/resources that support these groups; provide translations or interpretation services for limited and non-English speaking parents in the designated target language; perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, social services, career development, counseling, education or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience developing and administering parent training programs, facilitating school relationships with community groups, and connecting families with community service agencies.
• Access to reliable transportation for job-related travel.
• Positions in this classification are required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
• Knowledge of community resource organizations including various Federal, State, and County agencies.
• Knowledge of written and spoken English as well as a designated second language necessary to meet the needs of non-English speaking families.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of parent education and family involvement.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and county resources including those agencies funded from government and private sources in the areas of health and education.
• Knowledge of cultural backgrounds of socio-economic groups and individuals involved in the communities served.
• Knowledge of parent education training and staff development.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Knowledge of telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• Knowledge of requirements of federal and state mandates for parent involvement meetings.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to perform public relations and communications services.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and nurturing relationships with families and the community.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a positive demeanor.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in a designated secondary language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to use modern office equipment and software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Two additional years of related experience is highly desirable.
• Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a one year of experience for one year of education basis.

Responsibilities

• Connects students and parents directly with resources to assist with additional social, economic, and educational needs as necessary.
• Develops incentive programs and activities to encourage parent participation in school and district activities.
• Assists school principals and administrators in developing and monitoring site budgets related to family engagement.
• Creates, facilitates, and evaluates parent workshops and education programs.
• Maintains parent resource center by keeping updated community resource fliers and other related information updated and assisting parents in accessing technology.
• Collaborates in the formulation of educational goals and objectives utilizing the participation of parents, community members, and school personnel.
• Designs and implements programs and trainings that involve parents in school activities such as parent education programs, workshops, and social service programs.
• Provides program and logistical support to facilitators of state and federal county-wide parent meetings (PTSA, SSC, ELAC, DELAC, SPAC) by contributing to program content and coordinating translation services, arranging refreshments, etc.
• Meets with parent groups, school administrators, county officials, and social service providers to provide technical training about developing parent education programs.
• Creates training content, activities, and agendas for parent workshops and education programs.
• Publicizes parent events through newsletters, weekly announcements, school’s website, and social media.
• Coordinates translation services and childcare to ensure parents have access to parent education events and services.
• Maintains records of parent attendance at meetings and workshops.
• Evaluates parent education programs and trainings; evaluates progress of parent skills and/or knowledge relevant to activities.
• Prepares agendas, takes notes, and prepares minutes following parent meetings.
• Identifies community resources; maintains records of resources.
• Networks and collaborates with community organizations and clubs.
• Makes referrals to community agencies for needs relating to counseling, Welfare, housing, employment, and job training, or other social service agencies; directly connects families to community resources; assists parents/students with applications for community and education services and public transportation.
• Communicates school and district news, opportunities for parent involvement, and program goals by hosting information sessions, sending out email blasts, making phone calls, and/or circulating parent-focused newsletters.
• Collaborates with feeder schools to communicate information and plan events regarding family engagement activities such as orientations, and other similar events.
• Prepares and delivers correspondence, notifications, and presentations in English and a designated secondary target language; assists in recording messages related to duties in the target language.
• In an effort to support the enrollment/registration process, develops instructional and marketing materials such as guided video tutorials, handouts, and flyers; facilitates informational parent workshops designed to build the capacity and empowerment of parents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer contribution towards employee and premium
• Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
• Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

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