Role OverviewThe Family Engagement & Student Support Specialist fosters strong partnerships between the school and families to support and improve student academic success. This role focuses on empowering families to actively participate in their child’s education, strengthening their capacity to support learning at home and school.
What You Will Do
Monitor student attendance, serve as a school parent liaison, link families to community resources, develop family activities to increase student achievement, and facilitate the implementation of best practices for family engagement.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with families and assisting students, leadership and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Requirements
- Proficiency in oral and written communication
- Leadership skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Public relations skills
- Customer service skills
- Public speaking skills
- Ability to work comfortably and collaboratively with school staff, families, and community
- Experience working with adults and children
- Experience in a school setting
- Personable and cooperative
- Team player
- Degree preferred
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