MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with school administrators to design, implement, and evaluate programs and trainings that involve parents in school activities such as Parent Advisory Councils, advisory committees, parent education programs, workshops, and social service programs. Creates program content, activities, agendas, and advertisements for parent workshops and education programs. Composes routine letters, memoranda and performs other clerical duties. Coordinates translation services, transportation, and video conferencing to ensure parents have access to parent education events and services. Meets with parent groups, school administrators, county officials, and social service providers to provide technical trainings about developing parent education programs, informing these groups of relevant regulations for federal and state funding of programs. Develops incentive programs and activities to encourage parent participation in school and district activities. Communicates school and district news, opportunities for parent involvement, and program goals by hosting information sessions, sending out email blasts, and/or circulating parent-focused newsletters. Connects parents with resources to assist with additional social, economic, and educational needs as necessary. Establishes and maintains ongoing communication between home and school including home visits to obtain/provided information and support to parents. Prepares and maintains records including county, state and federal reports pertaining to program. Provides program and logistical support to facilitators of state and federal county-wide parent meetings (PACs, DELACs) by scheduling program content, coordinating translation and transportation services, arranging for catering when appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: strong english and spanish verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods and practices; computer software programs; proper phone etiquette and record keeping; knowledge of community’s strengths and challenges; federal, state, and county resources including those agencies funded from government and private sources in the areas of health and education; cultural diversity and socio-economics awareness; principles and techniques of parent education, family involvement and staff development; requirements of federal and state mandates for parent involvement meetings. Ability to: Think critically; conduct research; use technology including hardware and software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish; manage projects; interact with individuals and their languages, abilities, and cultures. Experience: Two years of experience working with children, parents, and community; facilitating school relationships with community groups; connecting students and families with community service agencies; and organizing and/or leading mandated meetings. Education: High school diploma and college coursework in related field. License(s) Certificate(s): Valid California driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with a community with similar demographics. Experience working with community service agencies.