Parent and Engagement Specialist

Parent And Family Engagement Specialist

To create a comprehensive, systemic, inclusive, informed support network for parents, families, community partners and other stakeholders to promote parent and family engagement in schools to increase student achievement and school improvement. Provide K-12 parent and family support and engagement opportunities to an assigned cluster of schools. View parents, families, and community partners as equal partners in increasing the academic achievement of children.

Help parents understand the school system so that they can become better advocates for their children's education. Expand opportunities for continued learning, voluntary classroom service, and participation. Train and advise parents regarding how to address issues dealing with situations that could impact the achievement of their students. Ensure that schools are welcoming to all parents and families. Provide specialized assistance to families of students who are not demonstrating grade level proficiency.

Build the capacity of parents and families to ensure that they take on more leadership roles in the various parent organizations in the schools. Promote community collaborations and maintain the Parent, Family, and Community Resource Center.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in the social sciences or education, supplemented by one to two years of work in the human services field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.