Memphis-Shelby County Schools · 7 hours ago
Family Engagement Specialist Part-time
Memphis, TN
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMemphis-Shelby County Schools is dedicated to ensuring the academic and social success of students. They are seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to coordinate and implement support programs and services for students and families, acting as a liaison between families and agencies to provide necessary resources and support.
Education
Responsibilities
Consults and collaborates with teachers, staff, counselors, parents/guardians, and others to assist students and families in achieving optimal academic and social success
Serves as an advocate for students and families and as a liaison between families and appropriate agencies which can provide services to those in need of additional assistance
Assesses the need for professional intervention services, including psychological, social, or medical services, and makes appropriate referrals
Seeks and secures available resources within the community that will meet the needs of students and families
Assists District administrators in evaluating the effectiveness in increasing parent participation and identifying barriers to parent participation such as low income, disabilities, limited literacy, language, cultural, or ethnic considerations
Plans, coordinates and implements programs and services for parents and students designed to support Title I and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) initiatives
Plans and presents meetings, training and workshops for parents to inform them of Title I/NCLB goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services
Monitors budget expenditures and prepare related reports as required
Provides parents with resources to help them better meet the educational and social needs of students: assesses need for professional intervention services, including psychological, social or medical services, and makes appropriate referrals; provides family, life and job interview skills training as a means to enhance opportunities for families; provides resources to parents who are in need of housing, food and clothing
Counsels students and parents in coping with everyday living, maintaining healthy lifestyles and developing positive relationship skills
Helps parents become more engaged in the academic and social education of their children; provides information to parents about their children's classes, standardized test requirements, school-related activities and opportunities
Identifies opportunities for and encourages parents' participation as volunteers at their children's school(s)
Seeks and secures commitments of community support and resources for parents; promotes programs through presentations and the preparation and dissemination of informational fliers and other materials
Tracks and documents on student grades and attendance; reports unexcused absences and grade failures to parents
Conducts surveys and interviews program participants to evaluate effectiveness
Prepares and submits accurate and complete documentation of all assigned cases
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility
Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, entering and retrieving computer data
Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus one (1) year of related experience, OR a combination of equivalent education/experience for a combination of five (5) years
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Working knowledge of data storage systems
Experience with working with homeless families
Company
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
A Major, Urban School District on the Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap Our Mission Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tutonial Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Alfunsia Merriwether
MANAGER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP & SCHOOL SUPPORT PREPRE-K
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