Family Engagement Coordinator – Parent Partner Program at Mission High School

Mission Graduates • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that supports K–12 students and families in San Francisco’s Mission District through after-school services, with the goal of helping more students prepare for and complete college. The Parent Partner Program works with parents across multiple schools to strengthen Latinx parents’ skills, motivation, and confidence as advocates for their children’s education and partners on their path to college.

The Family Engagement Coordinator works directly with families and students at Mission High School and in the community. The role provides support for school events, communication, resources, and other needs to improve attendance and strengthen family engagement. The coordinator manages a caseload of families, helps address barriers to attendance, supports family-school communication and parent participation, and works with school and program staff to coordinate family engagement efforts. The position also provides one-on-one assistance to families with school systems, applications, and community resources, and participates in meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.
• Work experience or lived experience in Latinx immigrant and/or parent communities.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong strategic analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within two months of employment.
• TB test clearance is mandatory before hire.
• Availability to work some weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated caseload of families and provide intensive support to remove attendance barriers, including food, housing, and transportation needs.
• Coordinate communication between the school and families about District and community resources and engagement opportunities.
• Support school-family communications, including newsletters and the school website.
• Support parent involvement in school governance groups, such as School Site Council (SSC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), and/or African American Parent Advisory Committee (AAPAC).
• Coordinate, support, and collaborate with the Care Team to find and distribute resources among focal groups, including newcomer families, students with IEPs, and AAPAC.
• Staff parent events and/or recruit parent volunteers to support them.
• Participate regularly in meetings and trainings with school staff and after-school staff as part of Professional Learning Circles.
• Support school and after-school staff through one-on-one or group meetings and trainings to help them establish and leverage relationships with families in support of student learning objectives.
• Participate in and co-facilitate monthly Family Engagement Team meetings to coordinate family engagement efforts.
• Participate in planning meetings and facilitate parent communication during the school year.
• Meet one-on-one with families during regular office hours, scheduled appointments, and/or after parent workshops or meetings to provide support, often including help with technological challenges.
• Help parents navigate ParentVue to receive school communications and send or receive important documents.
• Support families with applying for free and reduced-price lunch, accessing free community resources, updating emergency cards, and using SchoolCafe.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Parent Partner Program Director for updates and work plan goals.
• With training and support from the Parent Partner Program team, co-facilitate trainings and curriculum during monthly Parent Partner Program meetings held on the first Tuesday of the month.
• Attend monthly DELAC, AAPAC, and Family Engagement/Family Liaison SFUSD trainings to support the broader school community.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Access to a 403(b) account at time of hire.
• Employer contribution for eligible staff; eligibility details are provided at hire.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 8 personal hours per year.
• Accrued paid time off, with accrual rates depending on length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed