SY19-20 Impact Prep Parent Engagement Manager (Analyst)

Start Date: July 15, 2019

Grade Levels: 6-8

Location: Impact Prep

About Impact Prep

Impact Prep is an innovative public middle school in the Springfield, Massachusetts community. Our vision at Impact Prep is the creation of a learning environment where students are academically equipped and socially inspired. Graduating eighth grade students from Impact Prep will leave performing at or above grade level on the MCAS and - equally important - will have developed a character compass to guide their future decisions.

Our vision is grounded in the belief of our CORE VALUES:

Character - Achievement - Resilience - Excellence

Our goal is simple: to prepare scholars with the educational and societal skills they will need to succeed in middle school, high school, and college. Ultimately, scholars will become leaders and responsible contributing members of their communities.

We are currently seeking educators who want to become Impactors! We are seeking those who are excited about the opportunity to join our team and help to assist us in transforming the lives of scholars in Springfield, Massachusetts.

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the middle and high schools in "The Zone" are engaging environments where teachers receive the support they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

Working in SEZP

SEZP is seeking staff members who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth.

Parent Engagement Manager Responsibilities:

The Parent Engagement Manager is part of the team responsible for ensuring that students' parents and families are involved members of the school community. Beyond informing families about what is happening at Impact Prep, the Parent Engagement Manager helps ensure parents and families are participants in their students experience at Impact Prep and help the school reach its mission. Specifically, the Parent Engagement Manager supports the following areas:

Family Outreach

Conduct home visits

Schedule and host pro-active meetings with families, including appropriate teachers and other staff

Managing distribution and collection of the annual Family Survey to ensure 90% completion rate

Conduct focus groups of parents to get regular feedback and enact changes or report feedback to the administrative team

Events

Create and host at least 6 events for parents during the school year and summer

Create and run a 6-8 grade "Parent Academy"

Create and oversee a Parent Advisory Council

Explore the potential of hosting bi-lingual academies for parents

Logistics

Manage communication applications, including text messages and dialers

Upload family communication into Powerschool

Support student attendance by managing communication (letters and home visits) and follow up documentation if necessary

Create and manage attendance incentives

School Duties

Lead 2 elective courses

Cover up to 2 class periods per day

Be present in hallways during passing time and other duties (e.g. lunch duty) as assigned

Required
Qualifications:

1-3 years relevant experience

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Desired
Qualifications:

Excellent organizational abilities

A track record of success working with students and adults

High expectations for self and others, and a willingness to hold self and others accountable to these expectations

Ability to organize workload independently and set priorities; to adapt quickly to changing priorities; and perform multiple interrelated tasks under deadline pressures

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills

Effectiveness at building strong relationships with students and families

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Commitment to professional growth

Belief and alignment with SEZP's core beliefs and philosophy, including the belief that each and every child can excel academically

Understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture

Previous teacher experience

Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Benefits

SEZP offers a competitive salary, starting at $50,000, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Staff in SEZP qualify for benefits (personal/sick days, health insurance, etc.) offered to other employees in the Springfield Public Schools.

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please contact sezp@springfieldempowerment.org mailto:sezp@springfieldempowerment.org with any questions.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 011103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.



Primary Location: Impact Prep
Salary Range: $50,000.00 / Per Year
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Dru Marshall
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: marshalla@springfieldpublicschools.com