Parent Facilitator

About the role

This position is a grant-funded opportunity designed to enhance parental involvement in the educational process.

Responsibilities

• Implement an effective Title I parent program within the school.
• Empower parents to build capacity and be involved in the education of their children.
• Work directly with principals and teachers to ensure the delivery of an effective Title I parent involvement program.
• Help parents understand what their children need to know to be successful learners and offer specific ways for parents to support their children.
• Build partnerships between parents, schools, and community organizations and reach the hard-to-reach parents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, teachers, specialists, and others.
• Attend and conduct training meetings with parents to facilitate communication between parents, specialists, and instructional staff.
• Aid parents/families in understanding and accessing community resources and public services available to them and serve as the liaison between parents, the community, and school officials.
• Develop a booklet of available community resources to support students and their families.
• Work with staff to build staff capacity between school and home.
• Be available to parents and participate in family activities.
• Submit schedules, reports, and documents relative to Title I regulations in a timely manner.
• Attend district-wide meetings.
• Absorb and plan parent advisory council meetings.
• Maintain related records, prepare reports, and follow confidential guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned and keep up with the growth and general responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Must possess, at a minimum, a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in an area related to Child Development, Family Dynamics and Family Needs, and Human Diversity, etc.
• None required for certification or licensure.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, self-motivation, and comfortable working with school staff, parents, and the community.
• Knowledge of the use of technology is required.
• Experience working within the community to build relationships with and obtain resources for the families being served.