Anticipated: Parent Support Specialist

Job Description

Anticipated:
Parent Support Specialist (185 Days) - (RTP)

The Parent Support Specialist will serve as one of the main resources for families in the school community providing information about educational opportunities, engagement activities and linking parents and families to needed community resources. The person serving in this role will have in-depth knowledge about the opportunities offered through the school, including after‑school programs and student activity opportunities, so that they can inform parents and families of enhancement and extension opportunities.

Coordination of parent education programs is also critical to build understanding of school and community current topics and to provide parents with academic information and activities to do  Parent Support Specialist will work to increase parent and family engagement at the campus and serve as the liaison to enhance the academic success of students.

• Provide information to parents that will assist with reinforcement or extension ideas on learning activities in a variety of group settings.
• Complete home visits and maintain all documentation of home visits conducted – Home instructors.
• Know community resources and refer families to resources or help families access community resources in the school community.
• Serve as a communication link between families and school staff as needed.
• Coordinate parent education activities and programs that provide information, resources, and support to families in the school community.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of programs and activity opportunities offered through the school that can be communicated to students and families.
• Disseminate approved materials and information pertaining to community activities, as well as school programs, at various venues (such as Fam Jams) that are available.
• Develop a plan with specific activities and engagement functions to increase parental engagement.
• Serve as the liaison to organize the recruitment, processing, and training of campus volunteers.
• Attend all required professional learning sessions directly related to the position.

All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment or alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus‑based employees because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus‑based personnel.

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds.