Parent Involvement Coordinator, working with parent population. This job is to support the Title 1 parent population, while working under the supervision of the Federal Programs Director.

Parent Involvement Coordinator - Job Description

Parent Involvement Coordinator: Serves as the liaison between district and Title I schools and parents, relaying the needs of one to the other; ensures that Title I, Part A regulations are met with meaningful and strategic actions to build parent capacity under this section of the law; educates teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners in ensuring the academic achievement of their students; advises and trains parents on how to address issues with the leadership staff in school meetings; expands opportunities for continued learning, voluntary classroom service and school participation; develops community collaborations; promotes sharing of power with parents as decision-makers; helps parents understand the educational system so they can become better advocates for their children’s education;ensures all schools maintain a parent resource center. 

Specific:   

 Parent Involvement Resources:  Ensures that all schools provide workshops, classes, and activities for parents at their school on a regular basis; recruits volunteers from the community to host various workshops and classes to speak directly with parents; provides school engagement materials such as event calendars, brochures, educational resources and DVDs; creates opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency; provides technical assistance relating to parental involvement as needed locally or at the district level.   

 Program Evaluation: Conducts surveys to assess the needs of parents at their local school(s) and/or district; reviews annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of their parent involvement programs; develops, analyzes, and distributes the results of parent surveys to the school’s leadership team and/or Title I Director if mandated.   

 Compliance: Keeps excellent records of all Title 1/parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents; ensures compliance of the school or district’s parent involvement program with all state and federal guidelines. 

Program Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinates and implements research-based strategies for their local school(s) and/or district parent involvement program to engage parents in improving student achievement. Collaborates with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments and report cards; collaborates with parents, teachers, and the school’s leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate; collaborates with other parent engagement professionals such as parent mentors and early education school transition coaches or other school designees; promotes parents as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding parental involvement activities and school improvement.   

 Professional Development: Takes part in opportunities for professional development at the local, regional, and/or state level with proper authorization; attends all local meetings and trainings for Parent Involvement Coordinators; shares ideas and experiences with school or district staff, leadership team, and/or other parent professionals.   

Other Responsibilities:    Coordinates recognition of exceptional parents and volunteers whose efforts positively impact student achievement.  Conducts training with school staff during faculty meetings to determine school needs and shares updates on parent involvement best practices and proper administration.  

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents   
• Excellent communication and organizational skills   
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills   
• Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of team 
• Strong interpersonal skills  
• Knowledge of family engagement research and literature  
• Strong knowledge of computers and fundamental technology (i.e. DVD players, iPAD, elearning software, etc.)  
• Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations   
• Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods   
• Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community   
• Experience working in Title I schools   
• Strong understanding of student achievement data   
• Ability to speak eloquently to school and/or district leaders   
• Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends  
• Education requirements vary based on the position, title and/or division. 

Please consult with your local school(s) and/or district to determine the required level of education for the specific position for which you are applying.