PARENT EDUCATOR

Isaac Elementary School District #5•Phoenix, AZ

65d

About The Position

To coordinate and monitor the involvement of parents in the education of their children; to serve as a liaison between parents and school personnel to facilitate increased student achievement.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Proficiency in basic computer software applications
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with parents, district personnel of all levels, and outside agencies
Possess an understanding of class and cultural backgrounds of community families
Have experience in collaborative leadership
Advocates for families and children
Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to maintain organized, comprehensive records for reporting purposes
Possess group leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between parents/guardians, school personnel and community agencies
Collaborate with school personnel to create a positive school climate
Build awareness of the Isaac School District resources
Build awareness of national, state and local organizations working in the area of parental involvement and share resources with school community
Compile and maintain information at the school site, with resources and activities affecting parental involvement
Serve as a member of the site council or leadership team
Work with the school leadership team in the writing of school goals aligned with the six standards for successful parent involvement
Work with school and district leadership to develop a school/family involvement policy
Develop and implement effective family involvement strategies and activities to empower students and families
Review data collected from parent surveys, etc, and report findings to the leadership and staff as requested
Collaborate with district and school leadership to compose a survey to identify family/parent needs and expectations
Conduct a needs assessment of school population on parent needs and expectations
Attend meetings and trainings pertaining to parent involvement within district and out of district
Provide programs and activities to address needs of parents and school, based on the needs assessment results
Provide training for staff and parents as requested and as needed
Collaborate with school personnel and parents to establish strong community partnerships