Parent Support Specialist (Grades: 6-8)

Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Parent Support Specialist will serve as a resource for families in the school community, providing information about educational opportunities, engagement activities, and linking parents and families to needed community resources. They will have in-depth knowledge about the opportunities offered through the school and work to increase parent and family engagement at the campus.

What You Will Do

Provide information to parents, complete home visits, know community resources, serve as a communication link between families and school staff, coordinate parent education activities, and disseminate approved materials and information.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with people from various backgrounds, and demonstrated verbal and written skills.

Requirements

  • Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds
  • Demonstrated verbal and written skills

Benefits

  • Time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification
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