ESL Family Engagement Support Specialist TWA

Location: Chesterfield Court House

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General Description:

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Family Engagement Support Specialist fosters parental outreach through collaboration with key Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) stakeholders and school personnel to promote parental involvement and engagement in education. This position provides information, support, and resources to the parents of English Learners (ELs) from county and state sources. The Support Specialist also provides leadership, support, and direction to the ESL Program at the building and classroom level, as well as within the community.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Provides support to newcomers and establishes contact with EL families new to Chesterfield County Provides communication to stakeholders regarding trends in ELs' education and parental engagement

Serves as a parent liaison between the student, home, school, and community resources, such as family resource agencies

Co-Leads a parent advisory team to build support for the Imagine Tomorrow Strategic Plan Coordinates and facilitates parent educational stakeholder programming

Supports and provides guidance to administrators and school personnel in implementing parent involvement programs according to state and federal guidelines

Serves as a resource on ESL-related matters for teachers, school administrators, instructional personnel, parents, school ESL personnel, and on committees in the county and community

Works collaboratively with schools and central office departments to support countywide initiatives

Plans and implements parent and community engagement events across the county

Works with professional personnel, students, and parents to help students be successful in school by making information available in various languages to increase the understanding of specific elements that may be attributed to emotional, physical, academic, and economic areas specific to the ESL and Refugee population

Meets with students and families as needed to determine educational goals and supplemental family and school supports

Provides community resources to support students and families in collaboration with the school, teacher, home, and ESL Welcome Center Participates in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance;
Keeps abreast of all federal and state English Learner Program guidelines

Makes home visits as needed and works with parents regarding ways in which they can help their children achieve challenging state standards

Assists with delivery of ESL program presentations, professional development sessions, state assessments, and training, as needed

Assists and coordinates supplemental personnel, such as instructors, mentors, and/or volunteers to support students to reinforce academic and language skills during ESL sponsored events and parent workshops

Performs other related duties as required

Budgetary Responsibility:

N/AReport Preparation:

Prepares reports related to area as requested

Equipment Operation:

Operates standard office equipment

Contacts:

Contacts are made regularly and frequently with instructional and administrative personnel as well as personnel outside the school system.

Work Direction/Supervision:

This position has no supervisory duties, but may provide work direction to other personnel on ESL matters.

Decision-Making:

This position requires independent decision-making, with supervisor input sought for atypical and/or challenging situations.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

This position has no formal policy-setting…