Family Engagement Coordinator (Title I Funded) - Turrentine Middle

Parent & Family Engagement Specialist (Title I Funded) – Turrentine Middle

Alamance‑Burlington Schools, Turrentine Middle – Burlington, North Carolina

Job : 5817404

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Position Title: Family Engagement Coordinator

School/Department: Assigned school(s)

Salary: Grade 63

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: None

Work Week

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 40

Number of Months per Year: 10

Position

Purpose:

Parent Engagement & Community Engagement Specialist serves as the liaison between school and parent, relaying the needs of one to the other; educates teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners; advises and trains parents on how to address issues with the leadership staff in school meetings; serves as a school‑based intermediary contact for concerns and comments made by parents and community members;

provides referrals to community‑based services for families; expands opportunities for continued learning, voluntary community service and civic participation. The Parent Engagement & Community Engagement Specialist develops community collaborations; promotes sharing of power with parents and decision‑makers; helps parents understand the educational system so they can become better advocates for their children’s education. This full‑time, temporary position is funded through federal Title I allocations and is approved for the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Continuation of the position beyond the 2026‑27 academic year is contingent upon the availability of future Title I funding and school needs.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Self‑motivated who can work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations
• Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods
• Strong understanding of student achievement data
• Ability to participate in trainings that require flying and overnight stays

• Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community
• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents
• Experience working in Title I schools

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• Spanish Speaking

• Assembles, compiles, and distributes information pertinent to families such as community resource information, programs, legislation, strategies, etc. as requested.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non‑confidential lists and records for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information.
• Communicates information and participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees.
• Facilitates family participation in various activities: identifies and encourages recruitment of parent volunteers; explains and assists in determining program eligibility; arranges parent activities including recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Works with parents to update the district and school parent involvement policies and the school‑parent compact on a yearly basis.
• Provides regular communication with parents and community members to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school.
• Assists site and district personnel to develop a positive school climate that welcomes parents and community members.
• Identifies and develops strategies to increase parent participation and community involvement in educational matters.
• Works with parents to evaluate trainings and workshops.
• Surveys parents district‑wide to assess the effectiveness of parent involvement.
• Provides regular communication with parents to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school.
• Compiles materials and creates files for documentation of compliance with the Title 1 and LCAP parent involvement components.
• Plans and organizes meetings by setting meeting dates, coordinating participation, and preparing and distributing meeting materials.
• Plans and implements parent education/training program activities related to parents’ rights, advocacy and parent support designed to enhance parents’ involvement in student education.
• Facilitates related training activities, workshops and events by coordinating the development of presentations and arranging presenters, facilities, equipment and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Scott Moore, Principal
• Turrentine Middle
• Email: .nc.us