Preschool Family Engagement Specialist 2026-27

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with families that are positive and goal-directed.
• Demonstrates acceptance of all types of family groupings and use materials that reflect nontraditional families.
• Establishes mutual trust with families.
• Identifies and assesses family strengths and goals.
• Links families to community resources.
• Engages families in program activities.
• Coaches families toward self-sufficiency.
• Increases the family’s knowledge of parenting, school participation and leadership.
• Cultivates community partnerships.
• May act as family support lead and provide training to family support staff.
• Participates in ongoing family support webinars, trainings and meetings.
• Develops and engages with families in the implementation of curricula.
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents, school personnel, community/regulatory agencies.
• Develops strategies for parent involvement through volunteer opportunities, family nights and other activities.
• Maintains required records.
• Attends professional development trainings.
• Ensures adherence to state requirements as applicable.

Education & Experience

• Employment in the same position in the same agency before July 1, 1999, or
• An associate’s or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits of adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, early childhood education, child development, psychology or another field directly related to their job responsibilities, or
• A DCYF-approved credential from a comprehensive and competency-based Family/Social Service training program, or
• Home visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition

Licensing Requirements

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
• Completion of Department of Early Learning background check; TB test
• Complete all applicable training requirements.

Knowledge

• Understands family and relationship development cycles.
• Recognizes influences of diversity and culture.
• Knowledgeable of families as systems.
• Knowledge of community resources for families
• Washington State Department of Early Learning program requirements

Skills

• Possesses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Exercises sound, independent judgement
• Organizes and completes tasks
• Works effectively with children, parents and co-workers as a member of a team
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Meets and maintains punctuality and attendance expectations

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions Of Employment

• Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed.
• The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

• Bellevue School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups.