Part Time Family Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Family Engagement Specialist

Job Classification: Part-Time Classified Staff

Reports to: Building Administrators

Work Schedule: Calendar Year

Location: Success Academy Primary School & Success Academy at Boys & Girls Club

Position Summary: The Family Engagement Specialist is responsible for fostering strong relationships between families, students, and school staff to support student success. This part-time position (29 hours per week) focuses on enhancing parental involvement, providing resources, and organizing activities that strengthen family-school partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to increase parental involvement in school activities.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school to promote effective communication.
• Organize workshops, events, and programs to educate families on student learning, school policies, and available resources.
• Assist families in navigating school procedures, academic support services, and community resources.
• Maintain regular communication with families through newsletters, phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify families in need of additional support.
• Translate and interpret information for non-English-speaking families (if applicable).
• Connect families with school and community resources related to food assistance, healthcare, counseling, and other services.
• Maintain and distribute information on social services, enrichment programs, and academic support options.
• Support the development of volunteer and mentorship programs to strengthen family-school engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate family engagement events such as literacy nights, parent-teacher conferences, and cultural celebrations.
• Collaborate with school staff and community partners to develop and implement family engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, education, or family engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings.

Work Schedule & Compensation:

• Part-time: 29 hours per week scheduled between two buildings.
• Schedule may vary based on school events and needs.
• Hourly wage based on experience and district pay scale.

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field preferred.

Experience in community outreach, education, or family engagement.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings.