Title I Community Engagement Specialist

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Title I Community Engagement Specialist (Grant-Funded Position)

LOCATION: Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability

SALARY: Grade 67 ($3008-$3953/month)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Elementary Education & Title I

JOB GOAL: Encourage and promote family, community and business involvement in support of the school and district.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• High school graduate or equivalent..

• Minimum of 2 years of experience serving in a school setting.

• Experience working with parents and/or community stakeholders outside of the school setting.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, administrators, community leaders, and others.

• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records, reports and presentations using a variety of technology skills.

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish orally and in writing.

• Is organized and detail-oriented.

• Is committed to family engagement at the school level and at the district level and willing to learn new ways to increase authentic family engagement at both levels.

• Must willing to work at occasional night-time school/family events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates and provides leadership and support for establishing and coordinating family engagement activities at the school level.

• Conducts workshops and training sessions for parents.

• Meets, shares, problem solves, and disseminates information and follow-up with school staff and parents.

• Collaborates and works with service agencies, community resources, and businesses in providing parent support.

• Informs parents of available support services and resources.

• Develops and/or coordinates dissemination of newsletters and other printed materials and digital resources that will assist parents in helping their children achieve educational goals.

• Provides family engagement best practices to school staff and parents while working with the staff in the implementation of family engagement strategies.

• Develops and updates a Family Engagement web page.

• Assists in the development, dissemination, and data evaluation of parent surveys.

• Provides professional development workshops and training sessions for teachers, teacher assistants, and administration in the effective incorporation of parent engagement.

• Facilitates the annual review, revision, and distribution of schools' Family Engagement Policy along with the district Family Engagement Policy.

• Organizes and facilitates Family Engagement district meetings and events.

• Organizes and facilitates stakeholder meetings and events.

• Compiles records, reports, and presentations as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

• Must be able to use a variety of automated office equipment such as computers, copiers, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.