27-155 Parent Coordinator

Parent Coordinator

Position:
Parent Coordinator

Immediate Supervisor:
Principal

FLSA/Contract Status:
Extracurricular

Employment Term:
To be determined by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: $10.00 per hour, maximum of 40 hours per month

Evaluation:
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor

Job Summary:

To serve as a liaison between Director of Title I, administrators and Title I staff regarding Title I parent involvement

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides workshops, classes, and activities for parent at their local school(s) and/or district on a regular basis
• Recruits volunteers from the community to host various workshops and classes to speak directly with parent
• Provides regular communication with parents to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school by monthly tips, strategies, and ideas
• Creates opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency, a disability or are underrepresented because of social economics or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops
• Provides technical assistance relating to parental involvement as needed locally or at the district level
• Conducts surveys to assess the needs of parents at their local school(s) and/or district
• Reviews annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of their parent involvement programs
• Develops, analyzes, and distributes the results of parent surveys to the school's leadership team and/or Title I Director if mandated
• Keeps complete documentation records of all parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents to meet Title I components
• Ensures compliance of the school or district's parent involvement program with all state and federal guidelines
• Coordinates and implements research-based strategies for their local school(s) and/or district parent involvement program to engage parents in improving student achievement at home, off school site and in the local community
• Collaborates with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments and report cards
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, and the school's leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate
• Collaborates with other parent engagement professionals such as parent mentors and early education school staff or other designees
• Promotes parents as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding parental involvement activities and school improvement
• Works with school administration to solicit parent volunteers for field trips, meetings, assistance within school and other special events
• Takes part in opportunities for professional development at local, regional level with proper authorization
• Attends all local meetings and trainings of Parent Involvement Coordinators
• Shares ideas and experiences with school or district staff, leadership team and/or other parent professionals
• Coordinates recognition to exceptional parents and volunteers
• Conducts trainings with school staff during faculty meetings to determine school needs and shares updates on parent involvement best practices
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by school administration or Title I Director

Qualifications:

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in regard to students and families
• Understands and respects the diversity of families economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations
• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of family engagement research and literature
• Strong knowledge of computers and other educational technology (i.e. DVD players, IPAD, etc.)
• Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods
• Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationship with constituents in the community
• Abili…