Family Engagement and Support Coordinator

 Family Engagement and Support Coordinator

The Family Engagement and Support Coordinator plays a vital, multi-faceted role in supporting families, strengthening community partnerships, and promoting educational equity. This position combines the responsibilities of a Parent Coach, Volunteer Specialist, and McKinney-Vento Liaison to ensure families receive the guidance, resources, and advocacy needed for student success.

Key Responsibilities:

Parent Coaching:

• Provides, supports, and empowers parents to develop effective parenting skills, strengthen family relationships, and address behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges with their children;
• Provide personalized coaching sessions, workshops, and resources for teachers and families;
• Provides guidance, education, and encouragement tailored to each family's unique needs and goals; and
• Collaborates with families and teachers to create positive home environments, improve home-school communication, and promote healthy child development. 

Volunteer Specialist:

• Oversees District Volunteer Coordinators in each school;
• Recruits, trains, and retains community volunteers to support school and/or program activities;
• Coordinates volunteer assignments, maintains records, and ensures compliance with safety and background check procedures; and
• Recognizes and celebrates volunteer contributions to enhance engagement and morale.

McKinney-Vento Liaison Duties:

• Identifies and supports students and families experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
• Ensures students have access to educational rights, including enrollment, transportation, school supplies, and support services; and
• Serves as a liaison between families, school personnel, and community organizations to coordinate services and remove barriers to educational access.

Behavior Coaching:

• Provides, supports, and empowers teachers to develop effective and positive behavior tools to strengthen teacher/student relationships, and address behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges in a positive environment; and
• Provides personal and group training and resources for educators on effective behavior strategies.
• Supports teachers in behavior data collection, Behavior Improvement Plan implementation, and identifying effective and ineffective teacher behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, guidance, human services, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  
  
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, family systems, and child development.
  
  
• Experience in volunteer management and community outreach.
  
  
• Knowledge of McKinney-Vento legislation and support services for students experiencing homelessness.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  
• Cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual (preferred but not required)
  
  
• Experience with case management and data tracking systems
  
  
• Public speaking or facilitation experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• One hundred (100) days per year
• Salary is dependent upon placement on the Laurens School District No. 55 salary scale.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned/required.