Mission Graduates is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Franciscos Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. We work towards fulfilling our mission through a wide range of after-school support services that serve over 3700 children youth and families each year. Our vision is to transform the culture of our neighborhood so that college becomes the expectation for Mission families rather than the exception.
Program Overview:
The Parent Partner Program works with over 1000 parents in 13 different schools to increase the skills motivation and confidence of Latinx parents in public schools so that they can be more effective advocates for their childrens education and stronger partners on their path to college.
Position Summary:
The Family Engagement Coordinator position will support the Parent Partner Program and oversee its implementation directly at one of our partner schools. This position will work directly with families providing support for events communication resources and additional information as needed. The role will also work with the partner school to outline the curriculum and desired outcomes for the programs.
Benefits Package:
Includes fully paid Medical Dental and Vision for employees; access to Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits as well as access to a 403(b) account at time of hire. We also offer an employer contribution for eligible staff* (eligibility to be explained at the time of hire). In addition we offer 13 paid holidays per year eight personal hours per year and accrue PTO (vacation and sick).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
While the duties will be slightly different at each school site based on the individual needs of the school the Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
Planning Communication and Coordination
Coordinate communication between the school after-school program staff and families about resources and engagement opportunities available from the District and the community.
Support with School-Family Communication including newsletters school messenger bulletin boards take-home folders parent-teacher conferences etc.
Support parent involvement in school governance groups such as School Site Council (SSC) and/or English Learner Advisory Committee (English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Coordinate support and collaborate with Social Worker and Care Team to find and distribute resources among families of focal groups: Newcomer families Students with IEPs
Provide staffing for parent events and/or recruit parent volunteers to support
Balancing workload with various project demands
Capacity-building and Professional Development Support
Contribute to Professional Learning Circles by participating regularly in meetings & trainings with school staff and after-school staff.
Support school & after-school staff (via participating in 1-on-1 or group meetings and trainings) to more effectively establish and leverage relationships with families to support student learning objectives
Participate in and co-facilitate monthly Family Engagement Team meetings to coordinate all family engagement efforts.
Participate in planning meetings and facilitate parent communication during the school year.
1-on-1 Support for Families
During regular office hours during pre-scheduled appointment times and/or immediately following parent workshops or meetings meet with families 1-on-1 to provide support (often assisting with technological challenges)
Topics that parents will need support with will include:
Navigating the school districts online portal for receiving school communications and sending/receiving important documents (ParentVue)
Applying for free and reduced-price lunch
Accessing free community resources
Registration for school
Emergency cards update
SchoolCafe
Meetings and Coordination
Weekly meetings with the Parent Partner Program Director for updates and work plan goals
With training and support from the Parent Partner Program team responsible for co-facilitating training and curriculum during monthly Parent Partner Program meetings every first Tuesday of the month
Attend monthly DELAC and Family Engagement/Family Liaison SFUSD trainings to support the greater school community.
Required Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have work experience or lived experience in Latinx immigrant and/or parent communities.
Must have a Bachelors degree
Must be a strong independent worker and demonstrate excellent strategic analysis
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
Must have experience working in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment and with diversepopulationsfor 2-3 years
Must have experience providing training and/or workshops for adults
Bilingual Spanish/English fluency required for Family Engagement Coordinator positions
Current CPR certification (or attained within 2 months of employment)
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