Family Caregiver Student Engagement Facilitator REPOST
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Job Description
Position:Family/Caregiver/ Student Engagement Facilitator
Position Type:Fulltime
Department:Officeof Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging
Location:District Wide
Reports to:Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging
Affiliation:NonAligned
Salary range:$32/hr
Priority Application Deadline:Priority will be given to applications received by April 23 2025.
General Description:
Watertown Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every student thrives. We believe that family engagement is essential to student success and that parents guardians and family members are vital partners in theeducational process. The Family Engagement Facilitator will play a crucial role in fostering strong partnerships between families and schools ensuring that all students have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Promote a FamilyFriendly Environment: Work with school leadership to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that respects and honors the diversity of students and families within the school community.
- Facilitate Strong Partnerships: Foster effective twoway communication between teachers and families ensuring that parents are actively involved in their childs education.
- Address Family Concerns: Regularly communicate family concerns or needs to the school principal and work collaboratively to address them.
- Support Family Engagement Activities: Assist in planning and promoting family events and activities that strengthen the school community and support student achievement.
- Develop Family Engagement Programs: Under the direction of the principal create programs and activities designed to engage families in meaningful ways with a focus on improving student outcomes.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to family engagement using this information to inform and improve practices.
- Community Resource Identification: Identify and communicate resources available in the community that meet the needs of families and develop relationships with community organizations that provide these services.
- Promote Diversity in Leadership: Encourage and support diverse parent participation in school councils parentteacher organizations and other leadership roles.
- Facilitate Translation and Interpretation: Coordinate with the Multilingual Learner Department to ensure that family translation needs are met and provide interpretation and translation services as needed.
- Participate in Professional Development: Engage in districtwide professional development opportunities to enhance family engagement strategies and stay current on best practices.
Qualifications Required:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to assess family needs and identify appropriate resources.
- Proficiency in English and fluency in a second language relevant to the school community.
- Strong commitment to equity and inclusion in education.
- Experience in family outreach or relevant roles in educational settings.
- U.S. citizenship residency or valid work visa.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in education social work or a related field.
- Certification in translation and/or interpretation.
- Training and experience in conflict resolution.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
