Family And Community Specialist - Sy

Position: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SPECIALIST - SY 26-27
Job Title:

Family & Community Specialist

Reports to:

Family Resource Center and School-Based Principal

Job Type: Full-Time (215 Day)

Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

Position Summary:

The Family Engagement Specialist helps to identify students and families who are Newcomers and/or experiencing homelessness or housing instability and connect them with city and state resources. To support Family Engagement initiatives at the school and community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Coordinate with the District point of contact and community to assist homeless and newcomer families in getting essential resources, family support, and well-being.

* To advocate collaboratively with school administrators and staff to ensure homeless and newcomer students receive the educational, social, and emotional needs to succeed academically.

* Monitor attendance and truancy of homeless and newcomer students and support with home visits if needed.

* Conduct home visits and provide services in the field, including transportation.

* Maintain documentation and records by Lawrence Public School policies.

* Investigate attendance problems reported to the school by other personnel or community members.

* Participate on Student Support Team relative to attendance issues and parent involvement.

* Assist with the collection and dissemination of appropriate information relative to the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health, and Social Security.

* Research and compile resource packet for families.

* Recruit families for the School Site Council and Family Council

* Represent the LHS family and community events throughout the year

* Collaborate with staff and teams in the development and implementation of multi-tiered systems of social emotional targeted interventions at the building level

* Attend district wide trainings/meetings, staff meetings and attendance meetings

* Participate in any School Climate / SEL initiatives as your school sees fit to incorporate and provide family and community feedback and a family and community "lens".

* Engage, educate, empower, and support all families in becoming active and equal partners in their students' learning.

* Lead, create, and develop all family engagement operations, workshop opportunities, partner collaboration, in conjunction with your school's leadership team and if applicable community partnerships and Student Support Team.

* Focus on school-wide family engagement initiatives that provide opportunities for engagement, education, and collaboration between home, school, and community.

* Perform related duties as requested as needed by Principal and Assistant Principal

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Experience working with youth and families from inner-city communities.

* Bilingual in English and Spanish.

* Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and an ethical mindset

* Active listening, presentation, and conflict resolution skills

* Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented.

* Computer skills/ proficiency

Qualifications & Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree Preferred

* Lawrence Resident Highly preferred

* Must have reliable transportation

* Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay Range

* Salary determined by corresponding bargaining agreement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.

Position :

Location : ARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Posting End : 09/01/2026

SALARY RANGE: $43,303.76-$64,046.00