JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Family Partnership Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance parent engagement and support within the educational institution. The primary goal is to foster positive relationships between parents, caregivers, and the institution, ensuring that parents are actively engaged in their children's education and in the organization's vision and mission. The Family Partnership Coordinator plays a crucial role in promoting collaboration between parents and the school staff and faculty, ultimately contributing to the success and well-being of the children involved.

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Provides workshops, classes, and activities (e.g. library nights, data night, muffins with mom, donuts with dad, poetry night, etc.) for parents on-site monthly.
2. Organize a Parent-Staff-Community Organization and have monthly meetings.
3. Coordinate Kindergarten parent and student orientation annually.
4. Coordinate Thanksgiving and Christmas programs in collaboration with all departments.
5. Recruits parent volunteers from the community to host various events.
6. Provides materials such as event calendars, brochures, and educational resources.
7. Creates opportunities for parents who have limited English proficiency, a disability or are underrepresented because of social economics or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops.
8. Assists ESS department.
9. Provides technical assistance relating to parental engagement as needed locally.
10. Conducts surveys, collects and analyzes data to assess the needs of parents at the local level.
11. Reviews annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the parent involvement program.
12. Facilitates the implementation of parent surveys and assists to disaggregate data.
13. Keeps excellent records of all parent involvement activities, reports, sign-in sheets, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents.
14. Ensures compliance of Rock Point Community School’s parent involvement program with Arizona State and Federal guidelines (Parent Right to Know, Parent Compact, FERPA, Homeless Program, Foster Care).
15. Help the school to develop a family-friendly school climate, in cooperation with the Leadership team, teachers, parent organization, and other staff.
16. Help teachers/staff and families develop strong partnerships and enhance communication between parents/families and school staff.
17. Develop and implement effective family involvement strategies and activities to empower students and their families.
18. Take part in opportunities for professional development.
19. Participate in and support school-wide activities and programs for families.
20. Coordinates and implements research-based strategies for Rock Point Community School parent involvement program to engage parents in improving student achievement.
21. Collaborates with local, regional, and state organizations to create opportunities to help families understand school academic standards, assessments, and report cards.
22. Collaborates with parents, teachers, and the school’s leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate.
23. Promotes parents as partners by involving them in the decision-making process regarding parental involvement activities and school improvement.
24. Takes part in opportunities for professional development at the local, regional, and/or state level with proper authorization; attends all local meetings and trainings for Parent Involvement Coordinators; shares ideas and experiences with school staff, leadership team, and parents.
25. Must have knowledge and report into the BIE OnePlan and Cognia system on parental involvement.
26. Facilitate Parent Partnership Team (PPT).
27. Serve on the Data and Leadership Team.
28. Facilitate communication efforts between school, parents, and Community.
29. Maintains School Bulletin Boards in the Community.
30. Tour of Duty will be determined by supervisor.
31. Establishing, maintaining, and supporting positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, departments, outside agencies, and stakeholders involves clear communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
32. Utilizing various communication channels, including social media, can enhance connectivity and engagement, fostering stronger connections and facilitating effective collaboration.
33. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. Will support and comply with the Rock Point Community School philosophy, mission, and vision statement.
2. Will have four (4) hours Prevention of Sexual Harassment training annually.
3. Will have two (2) hours of SCAN procedures and reporting annually.
4. Be in compliance and maintain confidentiality according to FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act).

 

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

 

1. AA degree in education or related field; BA degree preferred.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience serving as an advocate for children and parents.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Strong public speaking and presentation skills in English and Navajo language.
5. Self-motivated leader who can work independently as well as part of team.
6. Strong interpersonal skills.
7. Knowledge of family engagement research and literature.
8. Strong knowledge of computers and fundamental technology (i.e. DVD players, IPAD, e-learning software, etc.)
9. Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and situations.
10. Ability to host parent meetings off school sites and in the local community and/or neighborhoods.
11. Experience with developing collaborative partners and building relationships with constituents in the community.
12. Experience working in Title I schools.
13. Strong understanding of student achievement data.
14. Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
15. Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the RPCS Policy and Procedures, and other reporting policies and procedures of the tribe, state, and federal government.
16. Must have minimal knowledge of Dine language, culture, history, traditions, and its people for compliance in all aspects of educational programs.
17. Have current CPR & 1st Aide Certification and basic safety training.
18. Must have a valid government issued driver’s license or identification card.
19. Must have Federal, Arizona, and Navajo Nation background clearance.
20. Must have a credit check.