Description
Family Engagement Coordinator
Position Type: Administration/Coordinator
Location: ASC/Support Services
Norman Public Schools
Family Engagement Coordinator
Credentials: Administrative Certification - State of Oklahoma
Education: College degree in education or other related field; Masters in Education, Experience in Educational Leadership
Training or experience required: At least 3-5 years experience in educational leadership. Principalship preferred.
Site: Administrative Services Center
Reports to: Director of Federal Programs
Contract 240
Salary Schedule: Off Scale
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Essential Job Functions:
Build effective systems to train school leaders, teachers, and staff regarding family engagement. (Family Engagement 101, scripts for employees to use with parents, on-going professional development, utilize NPAT staff)
Collaborate and advise middle schools to strengthen and support the relationships and engagement levels between families, schools, the District and the community to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students that supports academic achievement and social development.
Build and strengthen effective communication tools in both English and Spanish - website, monthly Parent University meetings and workshops (examples: How to understand your child’s state testing report, How to help my PK child have a great first experience at school, How to help my child transition to a new school).
Strengthen relationships with families. (examples: Feedback Sessions, Site Parent Councils, Partnerships).
Listen to concerns and complaints from families. Help families navigate who to speak with and provide information to the person who may help. (examples: Tip line, Bullying, Family Surveys).
Work with district leadership, site administrators, families and community stakeholders to create and implement Community Schools in NPS.
Oversee and collaborate with site administrators of NPS Community Schools to coordinate resources to meet academic, social-emotional, health, and other needs dependent on the school community.
Develop, manage, and execute data driven strategies to address needs.
Lead systemic evaluation of the program, activity, and event effectiveness. Generate reports on outcomes for various stakeholders. Develop new strategies and plan for continuous improvement of interventions.
Ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies.
Communicate and assist parents/guardians, school staff, transportation personnel, and community partners to provide resources and services to homeless students.
Create requisitions for homeless students’ needs such as clothing, shoes, counseling, personal items, haircuts, school supplies, etc. Coordinate with site staff members to ensure students receive needed resources and services.
Create and maintain required homeless students reports.
Provide professional development for all NPS employees regarding homelessness.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
An employee in this position must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. It requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerning self. Must possess personal characteristics including, but not limited to, poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and the professionalism necessary for success as an administrator in the Norman Public Schools District. Must work collaboratively with students, parents, administrators, and staff. Must be able to handle conflict and utilize problem solving strategies. Must demonstrate the District’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Optimism, and Inclusion.