Parent Support Specialist (Grades: 6-8)

About the role

The Parent Support Specialist will serve as one of the main resources for families in the school community providing information about educational opportunities, engagement activities and linking parents and families to needed community resources.

Responsibilities

• Inform parents and families of enhancement and extension opportunities related to after-school programs and student activity opportunities.
• Coordinate parent education programs to build understanding of school and community current topics and provide academic information and activities to do at home.
• Increase parent and family engagement at the campus and serve as the liaison to enhance the academic success of students.
• Provide information to parents that will assist with reinforcement or extension ideas on learning activities in a variety of group settings.
• Complete home visits and maintain all documentation of home visits conducted.
• Know community resources and refer families to resources or access community resources for the families in the school community.
• Serve as a communication link between families and school staff as needed.
• Cookordinate a series of parent education activities and programs that provide information, resources, and support to families in the school community.
• Disseminate approved materials and information pertaining to community activities, as well as school programs and information at various venues (such as Fam Jams).
• Develop a plan with specific activities and engagement functions to increase parental engagement.
• Serve as the liaison to organize the recruitment, processing and training of campus volunteers.
• Attend all required professional learning sessions directly related to the position.

Qualifications

Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $40,167.00

Schedule

Full-time