District Bilingual Community Parent Involvement Specialist

District Bilingual Community Parent Involvement Specialist JobID: 1406

Position Type:

Early Childhood/Social Worker

Date Posted:

8/1/2023

Location:

District

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled

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DISTRICT BILINGUAL COMMUNITY PARENT INVOLVEMENT SPECIALIST

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The District Bilingual Community and Parent Involvement Specialist is responsible for coordinating services for children and families in compliance with standards set by the school district. A primary responsibility of the District Bilingual Community and Parent Involvement Specialist is to connect the parents and the community with district programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, or a related field such as sociology, psychology, or education

• Master's in Social Work preferred

• Experience in childcare, social service setting, and/or special needs population

• Valid driver's license with no serious violations

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate services for children and families in compliance with standards set by the school district

• Coordinate systematic parent involvement plans and activities

• Promote parent/family involvement, including language minority families

• Connect families and the community with district programs

• Evaluate the needs of families

• Have knowledge of community resources and be able to help families make linkages to social services

• Coordinate work with other community agencies and social service personnel

• Collaborate with district staff to achieve joint job functions and responsibilities

• Conduct regular meetings with families and stakeholders

• Coordinate the Early Childhood Advisory Council

• Provide and maintain a resource room for families and manage a resource center that provides training, information, and support to families

• Attend scheduled training required for position

• Maintain organized records

• Provide district wide assistance to families with communication (i.e. translations, interpretations)

• Monitor statewide educational trends to determine critical services needed for families new to city/country

• At direction of supervisor, assist with securing donations for Early Childhood specific events (i.e. Christmas toy distribution)

TERMS:

• 12-month position

• Will travel between all district locations daily

• Salary and benefits per the Negotiated Agreement

• Reports to Director of C&I and Supervisor of C&I

Only candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview