Head Start Family Advocate Paraprofessional (2026-2027)

Texas City Indep School Dist•Texas City, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist with performing casework services to provide support and training to Head Start students, parents, and families so that they are able to set, meet or exceed their annual family goal plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Texas Educator Aide Certificate or 48 plus college hours, or successful completion of the Paraprofessionals’ Assessment of Competencies test if applicant has less than 48 college hours
Must have or obtain within 18 months of hire a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field, in accordance with Head Start family services staff qualification requirements.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to collaborate with others to meet program goals
Awareness and ability to access community resources
Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Minimum two years’ experience working with young children and families

Responsibilities

Conduct group and individual parent training sessions under the direct guidance of the Lead Family Advocate to enhance parent knowledge of accepting responsibility for their actions, overcoming crisis, resolving conflict, improving student attendance, obtaining job related skills, GED, decision-making skills, etc.
Perform casework service with parents under the direct guidance of the Lead Family Advocate to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in meeting family goals, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources
Refer school staff and parents to community resources
Routinely visit and maintain positive rapport with community resource locations
Solicit and obtain donations of goods and services to support program needs
Coordinate and integrate school and community resources
Facilitate communication between school personnel and students, parents, and the community
Make routine home visits to gather information relating to students
Arrange for medical, counseling, WIC, etc. appointments for families
Assist in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities
Consult with parents regarding their children’s academic performance, behavior, and physical needs
Inform parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law including compulsory attendance
Support campus goals of prevention to maintain a healthy and safe school environment
Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
Comply with all district and campus routines, procedures, and regulations
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents