Family Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

Increase and improve families and community engagement in the education of children. Coordinate parent, student, and teacher programs that assist in building a bridge between the school and families. Build a positive environment to facilitate communication between home and school.

Responsibilities

District

• Support and articulate the district's vision and mission to families and the greater school community.
• Develop and publish a monthly newsletter and create and maintain the family engagement website.
• Provide regular communication with families to apprise them of events and opportunities at the school by monthly tips, strategies, and ideas.
• Coordinate and facilitate Family Engagement sessions at the District level.
• Facilitate monthly FIAT meetings to meet District and Schools Integrated Action Plan (IAP) needs.
• Participate in monthly Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Indian Education Committee (IEC) and Title VI Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives for family and community volunteers.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Administer, analyze, and distribute surveys to assess the needs of families at their local school(s) and/or district.
• Keep complete documentation records of all family engagement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents to meet Title I components.
• Be an active member in the District Instructional Leadership Team.
• Supervise school site Family Involvement Action Team coordinators.
• Submit monthly progress to the immediate supervisor.

School

• Coordinate and implement research-based strategies for local school(s) and/or district family engagement programs to engage families in improving student achievement at home, off school site, and in the local community.
• Work cooperatively with school leadership in the implementation of Governing Board policies, procedures, and administrative regulations related to family and community engagement.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and the school's leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate.
• Create opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency, a disability, or are underrepresented because of socio-economic or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops.
• Support the school with student recruitment efforts, as needed.
• Make home visits as needed.

Community

• Facilitate and coordinate training to community groups on the district curriculum, educational state standards, and the Pinon Unified School District Assessment Program to significantly impact student learning and performance.
• Attend and provide reports at local chapter and community meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborate and plan active participation with the community within the Pinon Unified School District.
• Promote families as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding family engagement activities and school improvement.
• Recruit volunteers from the community.
• Assist parents/families in understanding how to support learning in the classroom with activities at home and in after-school and extracurricular programs, communicate effectively with their children, teachers, and other school staff, and become active participants in the development, implementation, and review of school-parent compacts, policies, and school planning/improvement.
• Display ethical behavior in working with students, families, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts Degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Navajo; knowledge of Navajo Culture (preferred).
• Must possess the demeanor to work with the public and be culturally aware of our families.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties, including employees, parents, and the general public.
• Knowledge of Educational Standards & Data-driven decision-making (preferred).
• History of local leadership in community affairs and advocating for educational issues within the community (preferred).
• Hold and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with no restrictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent organization skills, with a high level of proficiency using technology efficiently and effectively as a communication tool.
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences using multiple mediums.
• Strong computer and technology skills; proficient in Google Suites.
• Ten (10) year Navajo Nation Background Check Verification.
• Holds a valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Mental Health Benefits for employee and dependent (Calm and Modern Health).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development.