Para - Family Involvement Coordinator - 20272506

Family Involvement Coordinator E-2

Under general direction of the building administrator and with direction from the Accelerated Schools Coach, assists the families of students in accessing community services. Develops a program for increasing family involvement in school activities and assists staff in meeting the needs of all students.

Essential Functions

• Develops and coordinates the Parent Center; maintains budget, supplies, equipment and schedules; publishes parent bulletin; coordinates activities and communicates with staff, specialists, administrators and parents.
• Implements family outreach program; develops an effective system for communicating with parents, i.e., telephone contacts, making parents feel welcome at the school and/or home visits.
• Plans and organizes ongoing training to assist parental involvement in children's school life.
• Uses surveys and other means to determine how parents and staff can best serve children.
• Facilitates parent/family networks.
• Serves as liaison between families and community social service agencies.
• Supports PTSA in efforts of fund raising, food drives, clothing bank, etc.
• Serves on family assistance team or cadre and other committees as required. Consults and works with Student Assistance Team. Collaborates with school discipline committee, counselor and staff.
• Develops written guidelines to define roles of various members of the educational community to maintain open channels of communication.
• Maintains program data and statistics; provides reports as requested; maintains a file on the languages spoken by each family and volunteer translators that will assist with family-school communication.
• Provides clerical support for training programs and information packets.
• Assists teachers with planning and implementing accelerated learning activities for students in the areas of language arts, reading and math.
• Assists teachers or prepares learning materials as requested. Assists teachers in the evaluation and assessment of students.
• May supervise students in playground activities.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and; two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter hours);

OR

an associate's degree (or higher);

OR

a passing score (455) on a state or local assessment.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify family strengths and plan/advocate around family goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and maintain program records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to students, families, community members from diverse backgrounds, and staff.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with social service agencies.
• Interest and ability to advocate with and on behalf of low-income diverse families.
• Ability to use computer for use in the classroom and to maintain program records.
• Basic telephone and clerical skills.

Certification and Licenses

• First Aid and CPR card.
• Completion of fingerprinting and background check.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with required insurance coverage.
• Type 2 Driver's License for the transportation of students.
• Paras are required to complete the district provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB). Positions excluded from this requirement are as follows:
  Health Room Para, Bus Para, In School Suspension Para, Library Para, Preschool Para.

Desirable Qualification

• Associates Degree in Social Service or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in human services field.
• Bilingual
• Training or experience in counseling.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in various school buildings located throughout the District. Employee may be required to attend evening meetings and work a flexible schedule. May have to negotiate steps, ramps, uneven surfaces, and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some…