Parent Advocate and Engagement Specialist and School-Based Mental Health Coordinator

Parent Advocate and Engagement Specialist and School-Based Mental Health Coordinator
** 1 Vacancy**

• Position Type:
  Administration
• Date Posted: 12/18/2025
• Location:
  
  Proviso Math & Science Academy
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Approval
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Parent Advocate and Engagement Specialist and School-Based Mental Health Coordinator

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement, Building Principal

Category: Special Payroll, (12 month)

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $68,365 - $92,494 Commensurate with Education and Experience

The Parent Advocate and Engagement Specialist will promote and engage in district and school activities which support and individualize the teaching-learning process and the development of sustainable school-based mental health systems in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. As a key stakeholder the Parent Advocate and Engagement Specialist will work collaboratively with the building administration to develop strong parental connections to the school and with the District Office to coordinate and implement mental health-related promotion, prevention, intervention and resilience activities.

Engages in activities which support and individualize the teaching-learning process development of sustainable school-based mental health systems in the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. Works to develop strong parental connections to the school and systems to support mental health and wellbeing of students and families.

• Meets with principals, teachers and other school personnel to discuss strategies for improving parental engagement and school-family partnerships.
• Greets parents and community members who enter the building and assists them in effectively engaging with the school.
• Works closely with other stakeholders in carrying out the development, implementation and assessment of the Title I Educational Plan and the Project AWARE Grant.
• Engages in activities which promote communication and understanding between the parent, school and the community.
• At the request of the principal or designee, plans and holds ongoing activities that attract families and students to the school and to retain student enrollment.
• Develops and conducts training for parents/families and volunteers that will enable them to work more effectively with their children in order to raise achievement and close the achievement gap.
• Assists in developing and maintaining parent centers at the school for the dissemination of information, resources and training.
• Engages in activities designed to broaden self-awareness of effective strategies for working with parents such as reading literature, attending in-services and/or classes/seminars. Uses strategies in training and dissemination of information to parents/families.
• Support schools in carrying out parental activities. Attends and participates in school governance meetings, as appropriate.
• Works closely with universities, churches and community agencies, especially those offering mental-health–related promotion, awareness, prevention, intervention, to provide support to parents.
• Monitors program data and outcomes.
• Completes required reports.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Actively supports the district’s strategic plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferably Bilingual

Previous experience working as a part of parent organizations to include governance council, PTA/PTO or Title 1 programs. Previous experience working to develop sustainable mental health supports in a school or community context or experience with grant implementation. Familiarity with school routines, programs and resources would be helpful.

Knowledge of effective parent engagement strategies and school-based mental health systems…