Overview
Family / School Advocate, Title I / (25-26). The family school advocate, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion serving as a liaison between the school, families at home and the community. Position works with stakeholders to develop a school-level parent and family engagement policy, provide accessibility and opportunities for families to engage in their child\'s education and build capacity for parent and family leadership in the school. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary / Status
Hourly NC 07B / Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Work with all school personnel to promote an understanding of the value of parent / school partnerships
- Assist school personnel with building effective partnerships with families
- Engage parents and families in the development and understanding of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Provide resources to parents and families to help them effectively support their children at home and at school
- Help parents and families understand curriculum standards and assessments
- Participate in the school's School Leadership Team (SLT)
- Organize a flexible number of curriculum-based programs and activities for family engagement (quarterly)
- Coordinate school-based activities with other district programs and initiatives
- Communicate with parents and families through a variety of means to ensure parents and families are informed of engagement opportunities
- Provide opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer, participate in and observe classroom activities
- Conduct or assist with home visits to support student attendance and resolution of home / school conflicts
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirementsSkilled in communication, both verbal and writtenSkilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google WorkspaceAbility to problem-solve utilizing sound judgmentAbility to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the publicAbility to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanorAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to take initiative and work independentlyAbility to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actionsAbility to work with people from different backgroundsAbility to collect and analyze different types of student data (performance, attendance and discipline)Ability to develop programs to meet the diverse needs of all familiesEducation and Experience
Associate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an emphasis on Education, Sociology or Psychology requiredMinimum of two (2) years of successful experience in a related professional or educational settingEquivalent combination of education and experiencePosition Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherIndustries : Primary and Secondary Education, Education Administration Programs, and Government AdministrationJ-18808-Ljbffr