Senior Parent Community Facilitator

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d • $32 - $40

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

The Senior Parent & Family Community Facilitator assists an administrator or program team by providing District-wide training and guidance to administrators, parents, and Parent Community Facilitators regarding State, federal, and District policies and procedures of various parent and community and instructional programs.

Requirements

• PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
• Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Experience: Three years of experience in a parent/family/community involvement program that included developing and providing workshops, training, and/or professional development.
• Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate for the Senior Parent Community Facilitator position is a knowledgeable, collaborative, and culturally responsive professional who is deeply committed to supporting families and strengthening school–community partnerships within a large, diverse public school system.
• This individual brings a strong understanding of the issues affecting families from varied socio-economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and is well-versed in parent and community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates familiarity and experience with LAUSD’s organizational structure, advisory committees, instructional programs, family engagement plans including the Strategic Plan, school, Region and District family engagement efforts.
• The successful candidate is an effective communicator who writes clearly and accurately, applies correct grammar and punctuation, and conveys information professionally in person, by email, by telephone, and in other written formats. They are skilled in developing and delivering training courses/modules for District initiatives and workshops grounded in adult learning principles and are comfortable facilitating discussions and guiding groups in multicultural settings. This includes developing annotated agendas, PowerPoint presentations and facilitator guides, as well as delivering training to school site, Region and central office family engagement practitioners.
• This role requires strong organizational and analytical abilities, including planning and coordinating District-wide conferences, analyzing evaluation data, compiling reports, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, remains calm and impartial under pressure, handles conflict fairly and openly, and presents factual information with professionalism and integrity.
• The Senior Parent Community Facilitator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community representatives from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. They are a thoughtful advocate for children and families, capable of prioritizing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using technology and office equipment efficiently to support their work.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and providing training, presentations, workshops, and guidance to Parent & Family Community Facilitators, District administrators, school coordinators, and other individuals or committees relating to parent and family engagement policies and various parent, family and community programs.
• Planning and coordinating District-wide conferences for various parent and family initiatives.
• Developing training materials and provides professional development workshops for staff members, parent and family center staff, parents and families and others involved in the school community.
• Creating, developing, and revising documents such as handbooks, resource guides, and guidelines for advisory committees and councils based on laws and Board policies.
• Organizing outreach to parents/families and supporting the resolution of concerns to strengthen parent/family, school, and District partnerships.
• Conducting written evaluations of parent and family meetings and workshops.
• Surveying parents and families, the community, and school personnel for feedback to improve programs.
• Conducting elections for various categorical programs and advisory committees as necessary.
• Documenting program activities by maintaining logs and compiling workshop, training, and meeting documents and materials.
• Answering or refering questions regarding special education to the appropriate resource.
• Taking notes, writing summaries of meetings, and preparing a variety of reports.
• May plan and coordinate monthly parent/family and community meetings with school site administrators, school staff, and other District staff.
• May transport parents or guardians, staff, or supplies to meetings and conferences.

Benefits

• Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees