District Family Engagement Specialist

District Family Engagement Specialist

Richmond County School System – Richmond County (GA) – Title 1:
Federal Programs – Augusta, Georgia

Job : 5809278

Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Department or

Location:

Accountability and Federal Programs

Position Type: Certified or Classified (GRANT FUNDED)

Job Title: District Family Engagement Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Accountability and Federal Programs

Days Worked: 235 Days (12 months)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in teaching, school counseling, social work, psychology, child development or family dynamics from an accredited college or university.
• Certification or Licensure: None
• Work Experience: Three years of successful experience working with children and families.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; self‑motivated and able to collaborate with school staff, parents, and community; able to identify service gaps, mediate solutions, manage programs, and engage cross‑culturally; proficiency in technology.

• Provide oversight and support for school‑based Parent Facilitators and community engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to lead the development and dissemination of parent resources, content and engagement strategies.
• Organize and conduct community forums, stakeholder meetings, district‑wide events and parent workshops in coordination with school staff.
• Attend board meetings and assist in addressing district‑wide parent and community concerns.
• Utilize consistent, two‑way communication tools to engage with families and the broader community.
• Conduct visits and outreach to new families to assess needs and strengthen the home‑school‑community connection.
• Schedule and participate in workshops, training and meetings to exchange information relevant to family engagement work.
• Disseminate key information about district curriculum, instructional initiatives and assessment data to families.
• Support principals and supervisors in monitoring and enhancing school‑based parent programs.
• Build school staff capacity on the value of parent involvement and effective strategies for engagement.
• Plan and coordinate parent in‑service trainings to support student learning at home and school.
• Recruit, train and oversee parent volunteers with a focus on Title I, IDEA and other targeted populations.
• Maintain accurate records of all engagement activities, events and volunteer efforts.
• Develop and implement a wide range of family‑centered programs and events.
• Assist families and students with social‑emotional and mental health needs through dialogue, mentoring and resource referral.
• Facilitate effective communication and dissemination of materials to parents and stakeholders.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisor or school personnel as required.

The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, talk and hear regularly, and frequently walk, stand and sit.

Attendance at evening meetings, presentations, ceremonies and school programs is required. Overtime or night work may be required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $51,838 to $69,768 SY

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.