Family Engagement Specialist; SY
Listed on 2026-05-25
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Youth Development
Family Engagement Specialist (26-27 SY)
Clarke County School District Whit Davis Elementary School - Athens, Georgia
Job
Final date to receive applications:
May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 28, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Family Engagement Specialist
DIVISION:
Assigned Location
GRADE: 6
DEPARTMENT:
Assigned Location
WORK DAY: 190
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
FLSA STATUS:
Non Exempt
JOB CLASS: 4085
GROUP:
Classified
POSITION SUMMARY
The Family Engagement Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the school community by connecting families with necessary services and monitoring student attendance to understand the reasons behind absences. This role bridges the learning environments between home and school, helps families set and track educational and developmental goals, and guides them towards achieving these goals through coordinated services. The Family Engagement Specialist ensures effective communication with parents and school staff and provides language support by translating documents and interpreting during school meetings and appointments.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint
- Background Clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Skills-based
Competencies:
operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and planning and managing projects.
Knowledge-based
Competencies:
required basic math, reading technical information, composing documents, facilitating group discussions, and solving practical problems; child and adult learning principles; best social work practices.
Ability-based
Competencies:
scheduling activities and meetings; gathering and collating data; using job-related equipment; working with diverse individuals; and problem solving with data or equipment; communication; confidentiality; meeting deadlines; prioritization; teamwork; networking; conflict resolution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serves as the liaison between the school and parents, relaying the academic needs of one to the other.
- Supports families for the purpose of becoming partners in their children’s education at home and with teachers by aiding in the understanding of school academic standards, core curriculum, and assessments.
- Coordinates a variety of meetings and activities for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Develops a variety of reports to monitor services provided for children and families.
- Engages families to participate in various available programs for positive gains in child development, family self‑sufficiency, and accomplishment of family goals.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and records for up‑to‑date reference while complying with regulatory requirements.
- Monitors child and family case management to ensure documentation meets program and governmental requirements.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for information gathering and conveyance.
- Prepares materials such as reports, letters, memos for documenting activities and conveying information.
- Responds to inquiries from parents, staff, etc. to resolve issues, facilitate communication, and provide information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation of the work unit.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.
EEO Statement The policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or…
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