All District: Family and Community Engagement FacilitatorStamford Public Schools • Stamford, CT, US

All District : Family and Community Engagement Facilitator

Stamford Public Schools • Stamford, CT, US

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All District : Family and Community Engagement Facilitator

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General Statement : Under the general direction of the Director of Family and Community Engagement and building principal, the Family and Community Engagement Liaison fosters effective family, community, and school partnerships that support student achievement and school improvement. The Family and Community Engagement Facilitator strengthens collaborative and trusting relationships that is focused on learning by engaging with the school / program leadership team, school staff, families, community partners, and parent groups. This position is also responsible for coordinating family and community engagement efforts with Central Office and the schools.

Major Responsibilities :

Cultivates a welcoming and respectful environment within the school community for all families and our community partners
Collaborates with school or program leadership and School and Family Resources Facilitator (SFRF) in developing, implementing and evaluating the impact of family engagement strategies for the school or program
Works in collaboration with school staff to provide support and resources needed to develop full, equal, and equitable partnership among families, educators and community partners
Collaborates with school staff in developing effective ongoing communication with families and community
Serves as a school liaison for concerns raised by families and / or community members
Helps families navigate the educational system, including special education, English Learner and technology
Attends regular meetings with SFRF and school administrator
Assists with organizing volunteering opportunities for families and community members
Assists with family and community engagement events / activities school based and district wide
Performs other related duties as assigned by the School and Family Resource Facilitator and / or school administrator

Knowledge and Skills :

Effective, active listening skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff

Organizational and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with students, staff, and families

Knowledge of and / or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Remind, Zoom, Skype); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, PowerSchool); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position

Qualifications :

Associate's degree in education, social work, sociology, psychology or a related field (preferred) or High school diploma with any such combination of education, experience, and training

Experience in working directly with students and families

A working knowledge of community resources

Proven ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Appropriate communication skills – both oral and written

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and school staff

Ability to work effectively with culturally, socially and economically diverse student / family populations

Ability to work nights and weekends

Bilingual preferred

Working Conditions : Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This will include office / classroom settings.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view and operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist families and / or staff

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Compensation : As per Contract

Application Procedures : Online application is required

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