EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.)
Facilitates meetings with parents and families to share academic expectations for students. Attends academic learning events, such as curriculum nights, parent coffees, etc., to help parents/families navigate and understand curricula, assessments, and instruction.
Participates in professional learning communities to learn about academic expectations and instructional programming for students; practice presentation skills; and engage in equity related learning.
Facilitates communication and meetings between school staff members and parents/guardians, with special attention to parents/guardians who may face language, cultural, or socio-economic barriers.
Coordinates and facilitates Title I parent engagement meetings; conducts Title I mid-year and end-of-year parent/family engagement evaluation.
Provides assistance to parents/families in understanding state and local academic standards, state and local assessments, and how to monitor a child¿s progress.
Coaches and guides parents and families on how to work with educators to improve their child¿s achievement among students.
Provides materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve academic achievement. Supports schools with creating parent resources, including parent newsletters or a parent resource center.
Educates school staff on how to work with parents as equal partners in their child¿s education process. Conducts professional learning opportunities for school staff members related to effective parent/guardian engagement, with special attention to bridging language and cultural barriers
Coordinates and integrates parental involvement programs and activities with other Federal, State, and local programs.
Ensures information related to school and parent/family programs, meetings, and other activities are shared with parents in a format and a language the parents can understand.
Informs school administrators and designated school staff members about the needs of individuals or groups of parents/guardians.
Participates in school-based leadership team meetings and Title I parent engagement meetings.
Provides orientation services for families of new students.
Encourages and promotes parent/guardian participation in student and school activities, with special attention to those parents/guardians who are traditionally underrepresented to support improved student academic performance and social and emotional learning.
Works to create a welcoming and supportive environment for parents in the school, building trust and relationships, with special attention to those parents/guardians who may face language, cultural, or socioeconomic barriers.
Serves as a member of the School Improvement Team.
Assists schools with requesting interpretation and translation requests for parents/guardians
Serves as a member of the schools family involvement team, initiating, recommending, and implementing a variety of programs to engage and involve parents/guardians in the life of the school.
Plans and facilitates a variety of parent/guardian meetings and workshops at the school, cluster, and district level helping parents/guardians to understand the curriculum and student learning expectations.
Provides parents/guardians tips and strategies to support at-home learning.
Works in close collaboration with other school-based groups that provide parent/guardian and student support, including Linkages to Learning.
Assists with system wide family engagement events and programs.
Collects, analyzes, and utilizes data for continuous improvement.
Provides other support services when necessary.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.