Primary Purpose:

The Parent Coordinator serves as the liaison between school, home, and the community to foster a positive, collaborative ecosystem. The Parent Coordinator will act as a bridge builder: connecting families to the school’s academic mission and connecting community partners to the campus’s STEM initiatives. The position also manages involvement of parents on campus and helps maintain documentation of compliance. The position is supplemental to the general education program of the district.  Specific guidelines apply to this position.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, science, social studies and mathematics

• Comfort using (or willingness to learn) educational technology

• Ability to work well with children and families

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment

• Ability to use good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making 

• Use time productively

• Ability to follow district policies and procedures

• Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills

• Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic educational environment

• Experience in public speaking and communication

• Articulate and an effective communicator

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement large-scale activities and events

• Some experience working with children preferred

• Some clerical experience is preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.

• Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.

• Actively collaborate with colleagues.

Parent Involvement

• Survey parents to determine needs and assess effectiveness of the Parent Family Engagement (PFE) program.

• Collaborate with school leadership and other stakeholders to make sure appropriate parent, family, and community stakeholders are involved in all PFE-related decision-making for the school

• Provide PFE training, tips, strategies, and ideas to staff and families.

• With the guidance of the principal and campus webmaster, develop, maintain, and publish PFE materials, activities, and communications including, but not limited to: 

• Calendar of events

• Newsletters

• Electronic media

School-wide Planning

• Assists the Principal to facilitate Title 1 Campus Parent Advisory Committee (CPAC) meetings at least once each quarter (October, January, April, June).

• Coordinates the annual revision and distribution of the campus’ Parent Family Compact.

• Coordinates the annual revision and distribution of the campus’ Parent Family Engagement Policy.

• Represents campus on the Title I District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and secures campus parent(s) to participate.

• Facilitates distribution and collection of Title 1 Parent Surveys; compiles results; and assists campus in developing and/or adjusting action plans as needed.

• Presents a multimedia overview of the campus’ Title 1 accomplishments at the District Parent Advisory Council annual meeting.

ESSA Compliance

• Serves as a communication liaison between the Office of Federal Programs and the campus.

• Assists the campus in maintaining current and correct documentation as required by the Office of Federal Programs, the Texas Education Agency, and ESSA, such as the Title I inventory and semi-annual employee certifications.

• Maintain compliance documentation to show evidence of implementation of the requirements noted in ESSA, Section 1116.

Community Partnerships & STEM Support

• Adjust to meet the evolving demands of STEM education. 

• Contribute to culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration.

• Assist campus administration in identifying and cultivating relationships with local businesses, universities, and industry experts to build a network of partners for Project-Based Learning (PBL)

• Assist campus administration in coordinating with community partners to serve as mentors, guest speakers, or judges for campus events/showcases

• Facilitate the involvement of community organizations in campus events (e.g., Family STEM Nights) to help families connect real-world industry skills to their child's education.

• Serve as a bridge between the school and community resources to identify and access materials or expertise needed for inquiry-based learning projects.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Students

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools and Equipment: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, Promethean panel, standard instructional equipment, copier, printer, phone

• Software: Student Information System, Google applications

• Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, frequent walking, regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), may lift and move text books and classroom equipment, occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior (if trained), occasional keyboarding and use of mouse

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), regular exposure to noise, occasional districtwide travel, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Pay Grade: Clerical-Paraprofessional - 3

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job.  I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed