General Responsibilities

The position exists to function as part of the network of assistance for students and families in Norfolk Public Schools Title I Schools. This position supports divisionwide Family Engagement to ensure program effectiveness and the accessibility of the Parent Resource Center. This position supports in communication and activities across school division sites among teachers students parents the community family engagement specialist and school administrators.

Education and Experience

• Eligible for or in possession of appropriate Virginia Teaching License
• Leadership ability (i.e. organizational and managerial)
• Experience and skill using technology
• Must have reliable transportation

Essential Job Functions

The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:

• Supports the implementation of the Title I Family Engagement Program to ensure compliance with provision of the Title I Grant
• Attend VDOE meetings and professional development in order to meet federal and state requirements and deadlines
• Maintains adequate records for Title I Family Engagement to ensure compliance with VDOE guidelines and expectations
• Monitors the implementation of the Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact in Title I Schools
• Completes reports and evaluation of the Title I Family Engagement Program for Norfolk Public Schools
• Supervise and support the Family Engagement Specialist at the school level in effort to improve family engagement in Title I schools
• Provides feedback on activities and resources provided by school level Family Engagement Specialists
• Provide ongoing professional development for Family Engagement Specialists to support vision of the Title I family engagement program
• Assists School Level Family Engagement Specialists with researched based activities workshops and resources to increase active family involvement and engagement
• Assists with administrators family engagement specialists and school personnel in implementing family involvement programs according to state and federal guidelines
• Participate in the organization of the Division wide family engagement committee.
• Collaborates with the ELL Family Engagement Specialists.
• Provides community resources to support students and families
• Assist with managing the Family Resource Center
• Engage the community and consultants for programs at the Family Resource Center
• Supports the creation alongside the Title I Coordinator the division wide Title I Family Engagement Website
• Maintains a daily log and completes accountability reports as required.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skill and Ability

• Demonstrate strong facilitation communication (both oral and written) and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate skills using data to plan instruct and assess professional learning opportunities
• Demonstrate skills in using technology
• Demonstrate problem solving and organizational skills
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students families and staff.

This parttime position is allotted up to 29 hours of work per week.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority