Family Engagement Specialist

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Coordinates, plans, and implements support programs and services within the District and the community to ensure the academic and social success of students.

Requirements

• Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• One (1) year of related experience

Responsibilities

• Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, counselors, parents/guardians, and others to assist students and families in achieving optimal academic and social success.
• Serves as an advocate for students and families and as a liaison between families and appropriate agencies which can provide services to those in need of additional assistance.
• Assesses the need for professional intervention services, including psychological, social, or medical services, and makes the appropriate referrals.
• Seeks and secures available resources within the community that will meet the needs of students and families.
• Assists District administrators in evaluating the effectiveness in increasing parent participation and identifies barriers to parent participation such as low income, disabilities, limited literacy, language, cultural, or ethnic considerations.
• Plans, coordinates and implements programs and services for parents and students designed to support Title I and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) initiatives.
• Plans and presents meetings, training and workshops for parents to inform them of Title I/NCLB goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services.
• Monitors budget expenditures and prepares related reports as required.
• Provides parents with resources to help them better meet the educational and social needs of students: assesses need for professional intervention services, including psychological, social or medical services, and makes appropriate referrals; provides family, life and job interview skills training as a means to enhance opportunities for families; provides resources to parents who are in need of housing, food and clothing.
• Counsels students and parents in coping with everyday living, maintaining healthy lifestyles and developing positive relationship skills.
• Helps parents become more engaged in the academic and social education of their children; provides information to parents about their children's classes, standardized test requirements, school-related activities and opportunities.
• Identifies opportunities for and encourages parents' participation as volunteers at their children's school(s).
• Seeks and secures commitments of community support and resources for parents; promotes programs through presentations and the preparation and dissemination of informational fliers and other materials.
• Tracks and documents student grades and attendance; reports unexcused absences and grade failures to parents.
• Conducts surveys and interviews program participants to evaluate effectiveness.
• Prepares and submits accurate and complete documentation of all assigned cases.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, entering and retrieving computer data.
• Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

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