Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Description
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator supports the implementation of strategies and initiatives to strengthen partnerships between families, communities, and schools. This role assists in coordinating programs, events, and communication efforts to enhance family and community involvement in the educational process, thereby supporting student achievement and well-being. The Coordinator will work closely with school principals, local leaders, and community partners to enhance the educational experience for students and families.
Essential Duties:
Great Culture (Support and Accountability):
Program Support and Coordination:
Develop and implement family and community engagement programs and initiatives.
Coordinate logistics for events, workshops, and meetings to enhance family and community involvement.
Maintain records and databases related to engagement activities and participation.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with school staff, parents/caregivers, and community members to support engagement initiatives.
Facilitate communication among schools, families, and community partners.
Data Collection and Reporting:
Collect and organize data on family and community engagement activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and programs.
Prepare reports for the Director of Family and Community Engagement and other stakeholders.
Use data to refine engagement strategies and implement necessary changes.
Great Systems (Systems Leader):
Serve as a point of contact for families and community members, addressing inquiries and providing information about district programs and resources.
Support the creation and maintenance of an engagement-related event calendar.
Ensure compliance with district policies and alignment with district-wide goals.
Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure):
Deliver professional development for district staff on effective family and community engagement practices.
Provide training for families/caregivers to support their children’s education
Stay current with best practices in family and community engagement and share insights with district staff.
Facilitate professional development opportunities for school staff and community partners.
Support school staff in building strong relationships with families to enhance student academic achievement.
Great People (Talent Management):
Collaborate with school and district leadership to identify and address the needs of students and families, focusing on improving attendance, staff retention, and the learning environment.
Recruit and engage community volunteers and partners for school initiatives.
Act as a liaison between the district, families, and parent groups to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Support schools in developing and strengthening family engagement activities that promote two-way communication and increased family participation.
Additional Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the members of the communications team and serve as advocates to ensure public relations campaigns and other initiatives follow best practices for family engagement and involvement.
Manage scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative tasks related to engagement initiatives.
Maintain organized files and documentation for all engagement activities and communications.
Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation for engagement programs.
Support the Family and Community Engagement team in designing and implementing programs to improve student academic achievement.
Provide technical assistance to Family Advocates in implementing Family Engagement initiatives.
Implement the School Connect model, ensuring fidelity to its goals and objectives.
Regularly report on program progress to district leadership and other stakeholders.
Support one or more of the following areas as needed: partnership MOUs, district volunteer recruitment and management, and translation and interpretation services.
Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
At least 2-4 years of experience in family and community engagement, or a related field, preferably in an urban school district.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in using technology and social media for communication and outreach.
Cultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Other Requirements:
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Experience working in a diverse, urban educational environment is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):
Bilingual (Spanish)
Master's Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on a computer.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, sometimes under stressful conditions in order to meet strict deadlines.
Work Environment:
Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
Will require time in office, as well as external meeting locations with community partners or schools throughout the OKC metro area.
May require participation in meetings and activities outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.
Able to bend and stoop, lift 25lbs, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
Reports To: Director of Family and Communications Engagement
FSLA Status: Exempt – Non-Exempt
Compensation: 907
Work Days: 242
FTE: 100
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.