Multilingual Learner Student and Family Engagement Specialist

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Multilingual Learner Student and Family Engagement Specialist serves as a vital connection between multilingual learners, their families, schools, and community partners to promote student success through an asset-based, culturally responsive, and equity-focused approach. This position removes barriers to learning, strengthens family engagement, connects families to resources, and collaborates with staff and community partners to support academic achievement, attendance, social-emotional well-being, and meaningful family-school partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in Education, Family Studies and/or Child Development, Social Work or related Social Science area preferred.
• Experience working in education, family engagement, social services, community outreach, or youth development.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and connecting families with community resources.
• Commitment to equity and an asset-based approach to supporting students and families.
• Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze student data to inform interventions.
• Knowledge of community resources and family support services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and immigrant or refugee families preferred.
• Fluency in a second language preferred: Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Pashto/Farsi/Dari or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement districtwide multilingual learner family engagement initiatives and activities.
• Build strong relationships with multilingual learners, families, school staff, Cultural Brokers, and community organizations.
• Plan and facilitate family workshops, educational events, and engagement opportunities that promote student achievement and family involvement.
• Connect multilingual learners and their families with district programs, social services, healthcare, housing, food assistance, and other community resources.
• Collaborate with schools, district departments, and community agencies to remove barriers impacting student success.
• Participate as a member of school and district MTSS teams to support attendance, behavior, academic achievement, and student well-being.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and other student success indicators to identify students needing additional support and coordinate interventions.
• Promote positive behavior supports by collaborating with staff on proactive, culturally responsive strategies that foster a positive school climate.
• Support families through school meetings, home visits, community outreach, and individualized assistance as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of family engagement activities, referrals, student supports, and program outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and prepare reports related to family engagement and student success.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and best practices that strengthen multilingual learner family engagement across the district.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning related to multilingual education, family engagement, cultural responsiveness, and community partnerships.
• Represent Lansing School District professionally while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
• We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
• We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.
• We still encourage all candidates to apply.

What This Job Offers

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