Family Engagement Manager

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

43d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Engagement Manager is responsible for ensuring the region meets student transition goals from elementary to middle school and middle to high school. They will also support the Title I program by supporting schools with executing a family engagement plan and tracking results for DESE compliance. In addition to coordinating student transition and family engagement, this role will support decreasing student attrition and increasing attendance by the development of systems. This role will have a direct impact on student recruitment, student retention, marketing, and family engagement. This role will have an indirect impact on KIPP’s academics, family satisfaction, and finances. KIPP St. Louis is a region that has undergone rapid growth and has a regional priority to grow bigger and get better. A huge part of this “bigger and better” model requires the region to gain and keep the trust of families quickly to ensure they stay with us until college or career. By having a point person to work closely with families, plus support schools making their family engagement program more effective, we will reduce the number of students that transfer and increase our impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Passion about student, family, community and staff engagement
Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, marketing, communication, and data collection experience
At least 2-3 years of community engagement/facilitation/grassroot organizing experience with within a nonprofit organization serving underserved or urban communities highly recommended
Marketing and communications experience within a non-profit
Experience managing social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and e-marketing tools
Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong design skills in InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Final Cut Pro
Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
Strong interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders; ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to develop a working knowledge of other languages and develop materials that will support ESL families
Must have transportation

Nice To Haves

Masters (preferred)
Spanish speaking applicants a plus

Responsibilities

Management of Family Engagement Specialist Team
Regional Wide Family Events & Groups
Family Community Partners
Family Resources
Title I Compliance: Spring and Fall meetings
Family Surveys & Data
Oversee family engagement specialists
Regionwide parent board
Family Engagement Regionwide & School based
Leads coordination and support for the family engagement specialists (FES) Team
Support schools with building relationships that foster strong partnerships with community organizations and enhance the effectiveness of communication between families, networks, and schools
Work with Family Engagement Specialist team on expanding their goals to include working with the community and families; apply accountability measures for program-based teams to check their progress and success on these goals.
Support and implement a long-term strategic plan for Family Engagement rooted in KIPP’s mission, vision, theory of action, and evidence-based research.
Work with leaders to create a scope and sequence for how to work with families throughout the year.
Student Transition Lead
Hosts transition events (IE Ladder Day and more) with student recruitment coordinator
Gathers key student retention and attrition data to help with the student transition from 8th to 9th grade
Assists with preparing students for standardized tests necessary such as the SSAT/ACT.
Arranges for KIPP Middle School students to visit KIPP St. Louis High School and plan transition events that help support families and students during the 8th to 9th grade transition process
Advises 8th grade students and families on an ongoing basis on the high school application process, holding general workshops and information sessions for parents as necessary to ensure that families understand how to support their children through this process.
Works with both KIPP Middle Schools, including the School Leader, to keep them informed about high school placement activities and to gain their assistance with the application process where applicable, e.g. standardized test preparation, completing recommendations and producing application essays.
Coordinate summer orientation experience for incoming 9th grade students to prepare students for their freshman year
Meet with 9th grade students quarterly or as necessary. This will likely include frequent meetings with students that need more support (for example, weekly check-ins by phone or bi-weekly school visits).
Communicates with school MHPS, administrators, parents and other stakeholders regarding student progress
Parent Engagement & Liaison
Facilitate Title I meetings, and submit the annual Title I plan to DESSE
Support school staff with implementing parent engagement with fidelity
Leads Region Wide parent board; Lead parent ambassador program to provide opportunities for advocacy
Support schools in creating strategies with schools that promote student retention and family engagement.
Support with parental concerns at a regional level
Develop processes and systems to evaluate progress and measure the impact of Family Engagement initiatives.
With direction from the VP of Equity, review and analyze data sources. Use data to inform decisions and to provide recommendations to all stakeholders.
Assess family involvement and partnership with both schools and families using a Community Engagement Framework.
Data Management & Analysis
Develop consistent communication and feedback mechanisms to ensure KIPP can identify, discuss, and address gap deficits impacting students, families, and communities. Develop communication systems to share best practices, highlight achievements/successes, and keep staff apprised of key initiatives and activities.
Assess family involvement and partnership with both schools and families using a Community Engagement Framework.
Initiates surveys and other data collection methods to conduct progress monitoring

Benefits

Starting at $55,000; pay commensurate with education and direct experience
$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 13% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
On-going professional development opportunities
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers