District Manager of Family Engagement Practice & Integration [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY26-27)

About the role

The mission of the Office Of Family and Community Advancement (OFCA) is to develop a district-wide culture of engagement and advancement, fostering and prioritizing partnerships between families, schools, the district, and our BPS community partners, with a shared understanding that each of us has an accountable role in every student’s success story, from enrollment through graduation and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Possess a deep understanding of BPS and Department of Education policies, practices, and regulations related to the engagement of families and students (including ESSA, English Learners, special education, and college and career readiness).
• Support the implementation of district-wide family engagement initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks, tools, and implementation guides that support consistent family engagement practices across schools.
• Collaborate with regional teams and school leaders to integrate family engagement into each school’s Quality School Plan and district priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen system alignment between family engagement practices and broader district initiatives.
• Support the district’s implementation of the FFSI and related engagement strategies.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to Family Liaisons, school leaders, and school-based staff to strengthen family engagement practices.
• Facilitate professional learning sessions, workshops, and communities of practice that build staff capacity to engage families effectively.
• Support schools in developing sustainable systems for family engagement, including communication practices, family leadership opportunities, and shared decision-making councils.
• Promote equity-centered family engagement practices that elevate family voice and leadership within school communities.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches that engage families in supporting student learning, including strategies that strengthen early literacy and mathematics and promote parent–child learning experiences at the elementary level.
• Collaborate with team members to design and facilitate family learning opportunities for middle and high school communities, ensuring programming aligns with developmental needs and district priorities.
• Partner with the BPS Academics Office to develop and facilitate family learning sessions aligned with BPS Learning Standards, using research-based principles and methodologies for adult learning.
• Leverage digital tools and communication platforms—including webinars, videos, and social media—to expand access to family learning opportunities and engagement resources for diverse parent communities.
• Support the development of family leadership and engagement opportunities that strengthen school-community partnerships.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with school leaders, Family Liaisons, district staff, and community partners to support the implementation of family engagement strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among departments and school teams working to strengthen family engagement practices.
• Coordinate collaborative work among internal and external partners to ensure alignment and effective implementation.
• Provide guidance and facilitative leadership to partners and project teams without formal supervisory authority.
• Support the development and implementation of evaluation tools that measure the effectiveness and impact of family engagement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze participation, implementation, and feedback data to inform program improvements and strategic planning.
• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities related to family engagement practices across schools.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and internal communications that highlight the impact of family engagement work across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, social work, community engagement, or a related field.
• Passion for family engagement and its role in supporting student success.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in family engagement, community engagement, education, or a related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning, workshops, or training sessions.
• Experience as a teacher leader, mentor, coach, or leading district- and school-level engagement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with school leaders, staff, families, and community partners.
• Experience supporting program or initiative implementation across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience coaching school-based staff or supporting school improvement initiatives.
• Data- and results-oriented, with the ability to establish benchmarks, define measurable outcomes, and backward-plan strategies to support effective implementation and continuous improvement.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter, taking initiative to identify needs, solve problems, and advance work priorities with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning, including actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to serving a diverse population.
• Proficiency with technology and experience using Google Workplace Suite, online survey, and communication tools.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally, linguistically, racially, socioeconomically, and religiously diverse populations and adapt to all learning styles.
• Demonstrated success engaging and supporting families from historically marginalized populations.