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Family Engagement Specialist

Employer
Clarke County School District
Location
Athens, GA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Overall Purpose
The job of Family Engagement Specialist is done for the purpose/s of brokering family services, tracking attendance and reasons for absences, bridging the home/school learning environments, documenting family goals, tracking progress, brokering services toward family goals, and overseeing and ensuring timely communication with parents and staff; translating program documents; interpreting during meetings, appointments, etc.

Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions
  • Serves as the liaison between the school and parents, relaying the academic needs of one to the other.
  • Supports families for the purpose of becoming partners in their children's education at home and with teachers by aiding in the understanding of school academic standards, core curriculum, and assessments.
  • Coordinates a variety of meetings and activities (parent training, program events, parent committee meetings, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Develops a variety of reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring services provided for children and families.
  • Engages families to participate in various available programs for the purpose of making positive gains in child development, family self-sufficiency, and accomplishment of family goals.
  • Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (child and family records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference while complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
  • Monitors child and family case management for the purpose of ensuring documentation of child and family case management meets program and governmental requirements.
  • Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars (staffing meetings, staff development, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a variety of materials (reports, letters, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
  • Responds to inquiries (parents, staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing information or directions.

Marginal Functions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies
  • Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and planning and managing projects.
  • Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child and adult learning principles; and best social work practices.
  • Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; networking and facilitating communications; motivating others; and developing and implementing effective conflict resolution.

Requirements
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree in education, social work, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred
Valid Georgia Driver's License

Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.

Continuing Education/Training
Valid Georgia Driver's License

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt

Company

Our Vision: Building a culture of high expectations and equity in which all students grow
academically and socially to improve our community and our world.


Our Mission: The Clarke County School District is an ambitious community of learners in a diverse and culturally rich county. We are committed to equity and excellence through the implementation of rigorous standards in a safe and supportive environment — on every campus, in every classroom and for every child.

Our Core Beliefs: Public education is central to our democracy. To fulfill the promise of public education, the Clarke County School District has a fundamental set of beliefs that serves as a lens through which every decision is made and every action is taken.These beliefs are the backbone of our organization. CCSD believes that:

Equity, access and progress towards excellence are basic rights that must be afforded to every individual in our system.

Mission-driven, diverse and creative staff make the critical difference in student achievement, and they must be successfully recruited and retained.

Students, families, staff and the broader community benefit mutually from active engagement with one another.

Safe, nurturing and well-maintained schools/campuses are required for optimal learning.

Company info
Website
Telephone
706-546-7721
Location
595 Prince Avenue
Athens
GA
30601
US

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