Family Engagement Specialist

About the role

This position supports Title I schools within the Harrisburg School District by coordinating communication and activities among teachers, parents, community members, and school administrators.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the school to disseminate information about current events and engagement opportunities to families.
• Collaborates with other district feeder schools and the Family Engagement Specialist to assist families with transitions to kindergarten, middle school, and high school.
• Provides families with information and resources related to professional development and parent classes.
• Schedules and conducts monthly parent workshops based on survey results.
• Develops and implements the school and LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and attends monthly professional development meetings.
• Works with the building Principal and Federal Programs Office to establish a Parent Advisory Board and review the Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
• Serves as a liaison between the District and Pre-K families, and between schools and community resources.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field
• Associates Degree in a related field preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• The ability to lift up to twenty pounds without assistance, stand, sit, walk, grasp, bend, and reach repeatedly throughout the workday
• A satisfactory work record with dependability, attendance, cooperation, attitude, and related duties as assigned by the Principal and Federal Programs Administrator

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential functions including lifting, standing, sitting, walking, grasping, bending, and reaching.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for family engagement programs

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.29 per hour

Schedule

8.0 hours a day / 260 days a year