Title I Family & Community Engagement Contact (Temporary)

Howard County Public School System•Lawrence, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking a Temporary Title I Family & Community Engagement Contact (FACE). This role works under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, with guidance from the Title I Office. The FACE promotes access and equity for all students and families, fostering home-school partnerships and supporting school-based family engagement. Key functions include communicating engagement opportunities, providing resources on academics and social-emotional learning, and connecting families with outside agencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field or at least five years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 educational setting and working with diverse populations
Knowledge of the vision/mission/goals of the Howard County Public School System and Strategic Plan
An eagerness to work with students, parents, and families
Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff
An ability to accept assignments and carry them out to completion

Responsibilities

Possess an awareness of the strategic plan of the Howard County Public School System.
Acquire an awareness of the Howard County Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Policy and Title I Family-School Compact and Plan.
Actively participate and serve as a member of the school-based Title I Team, Family Engagement Team, Student Support Team, and/or the School Improvement Team.
Collaborate with all liaisons, and other support staff (including Community School Site Coordinator where applicable) in the school-building to support families and students needs.
Build relationships with stakeholders to create an inclusive and supportive environment.
Work in collaboration with families to remove barriers that affect students from reaching their full potential.
Recruit Title I family members to participate on school-based committees.
Assist in gathering input from all stakeholders to drive school-based family engagement initiatives.
Use school-based staff, family, and community input to make decisions for family engagement events.
Assist in the planning of and participate in school family engagement events.
Communicate and collaborate with Title I school-based staff, central office personnel, and community members to exchange information on current programs and services that support students and their families.
Build knowledge of the community partnerships within the school and other available resources for families.
Provide access to community resources that support academic and mental health needs and supports for families and students.
Engage in professional growth opportunities to enhance their knowledge on supporting family engagement and building the capacity of school-based staff around family engagement.
Facilitate and log home-school connection using multiple modes of communication.