Family/School Advocate (26-27)

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Hourly NC 07B / Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Work with all school personnel to promote an understanding of the value of parent/school partnerships
• Aid school personnel with building effective partnerships with families
• Engage parents and families in the development and understanding of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Provide resources to parents and families to help them effectively support their children at home and at school
• Help parents and families understand curriculum standards and assessments
• Participate in the school's School Leadership Team (SLT)
• Organize a flexible number of curriculum-based programs and activities for family engagement (quarterly)
• Cookordinate school-based activities with other district programs and initiatives
• Communicate with parents and families through a variety of means to ensure parents and families are informed of engagement opportunities
• Provide opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer, participate in and observe classroom activities
• Conduct or assist with home visits to support student attendance and resolution of home/school conflicts
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to collect and analyze different types of student data (performance, attendance and discipline)
• Ability to develop programs to meet the diverse needs of all families

Education and Experience

• Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an emphasis on Education, Sociology or Psychology required
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in a related professional or educational setting
• Equivalent combination of education and experience