Director-Family & Community Partnerships

Job Number:2019-7346
Director-Family & Community Partnerships
ERAC-Family & Community Partnerships
1.000
FTE:
8.00
Hours Per Day:
Position Type: Regular
Start Time:
End Time:
Salary: $115,690.00 - $132,244.00
06/28/2019 - To be considered for this position, please submit a completed
Closing Date:
online application and upload required documents on or before this date.
Additional Information: Join the Highline Team as Director of Family and Community Partnerships!
You will develop, plan, lead and direct district-level strategies and staff in the
areas of family engagement and community partnerships, translations/
interpretations, attendance strategies/truancy.
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JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

GROUP: Central Office Administrators - Schedule A LEVEL: C

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 247 HOLIDAYS: 13

SUMMARY: The Director of Family and Community Partnerships will develop, plan, lead and direct district-level strategies and staff in the areas of family engagement and community partnerships, translations/interpretations, attendance strategies/truancy. This position will manage and supervise the Family Center.

CONTEXT AND MISSION: Highline Public Schools serves approximately 19,000 students in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and White Center in Washington State. In 2013, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for our students. The plan was updated in 2018 to guide our work through 2023. The plan's promise is that every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. The strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation. * Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success. * Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction. * Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners. * Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the district's Family Engagement functional areas-such as proactive family engagement programs, family concern protocols, translation and interpretation support services, supervision, evaluation and management of the Family Center staff and other related family support programs. * Collaborate with district and school staff to link family engagement with academic goals; establish/evaluate/refine family engagement programs and activities developed as a result of gap goals; increase the capacity of each school to provide opportunities, services and support to promote positive family engagement that leads to increased student achievement. * Serves as an advisor to school staff, administration, and families on matters of family engagement. * Establish and grow partnerships and engagement within the district with families, school sites, and community based organizations (CBO) in support of student achievement. * Develop and implement programs that develop family leadership and help families gain an understanding of school systems and their role as families in supporting their children's education. * Support the implementation of community schools programs that provide academic support, enrichment, and support services to students and their families.

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * Facilitate effective communication strategies with non-English-speaking families regarding school and district issues and student progress. * Support school-based attendance leads with professional learning opportunities around best practice, attendance strategies; develop, lead and facilitate the Community Truancy Board, direct and support the district truancy officer. * Participate, manage, and lead community school-district collaborative work, teams, task forces, and other projects. * Prepare program reports, applications, and grants related to family and community partnerships. * Assist Principals in hiring relevant staff related to bi-lingual para-educators and family support staff. * Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree with five years' experience with family and community engagement strategies and practices or Associate's Degree with ten years of experience with family and community engagement strategies and practices Three years' experience working with underrepresented families to improve student achievement and/or success



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:: Master's Degree Experience in leading equity, diversity and inclusion, and/or anti-racist work in large organization. Bilingual skills

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance

KNOWLEDGE OF: Issues and effective business/industry practices in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion, cultural competency, cultural awareness, cross-cultural communication, and organizational change management. Federal and state legislation and regulations that apply to school business management issues. Functions and operations of a large public school district.' State and federal laws, regulations, reporting requirements and procedures governing school districts. Funding opportunities and community contacts for assigned program (family engagement and partnerships). Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of district students. Research and assessment methods and report and grant writing techniques Principles and practices of effective leadership. Effective human resources issues and practicesEffective supervisory principles and practices Collective bargaining process and labor relations practices School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Maintain effective working relationships with other people Operate a PC and related software Highline Public Schools 81ADIRFCP Director of Family & Community Partnerships Page 2 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Provide leadership for the Family Center team Interpret, implement, and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and district regulations that impact family and community partnerships work Maintain current knowledge of new developments and research related to family and community partnerships Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Manage and write grant proposals Prepare comprehensive reports Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences Develop and grow resources related to Family and Community Partnerships work Develop and implement training/professional development Model effective verbal and written communication skills using tact, patience, diplomacy, and courtesy to understand and respond to the needs and expectations of team members and customers Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse staff, students, and community Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies, district departments, schools, community, and others of diverse backgrounds Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff Demonstrate understanding of, and experience with, cultural competence Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Organize activities, set priorities, and follow instructions Exercise sound judgment with minimal direction Comply with district board policies

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Chief Engagement & Partnership Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The employee will experience constant interruptions; required to meet deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Created by Human Resources as outlined by the Chief Engagement & Partnership Officer, 2019.06.17 Highline Public Schools 81ADIRFCP Director of Family & Community Partnerships Page 3 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act: Executive Director of Student Support and Family Engagement, 206.631.3100, 206.631.3100, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Health and Social Services, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org Highline Public Schools 81ADIRFCP Director of Family & Community Partnerships Page 4 of 4