Parent & Community Engagement Educator (2021-2022 School Year-Internal Only)

Job Title: Parent & Community Engagement Educator Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal/ Parental Pay Grade 2: Instructional Support Pay Plan

Involvement Coordinator

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Initiated Date: September 6, 2002

Funding Source: 211 ESEA Title 1 Part A Revised Date: January 11, 2021

District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: Provides the Parental Involvement Program on campus the necessary assistance to maintain the linkages between schools, home, and community.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver License

Experience/Knowledge: Knowledge of basic computer skills

Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish

Ability to present before a group

Ability to organize and supervise a campus parent center

Ability to work and communicate with... parents, students, teachers and community

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with campus administrative team and parents to facilitate the parental involvement program on campus and community.
• Manage and supervise the campus parent-learning center.
• Recruit and work with Title I A-1118 parent advisory committee members to fulfill the goals and objectives of the campus improvement plan.
• Assist with the required annual Title I Part A-1118 district and campus meetings.
• Assist with the implementation of the campus and districts volunteer program.
• Conduct home visits related to students academic achievement and attendance.
• Conduct community outreach activities to involvement on campus.
• Utilize flyers, phone calls, meetings, home visits, newsletters and district channel 17, to inform parents on ways they can serve and become involved in their child’s education.
• Network with services provided by the school district, social agencies and community organizations.
• Work closely with teachers, counselors and social workers to assist families requiring assistance.
• Prepare and follow through with clothing applications for Title I Part A-1118.
• Facilitate parenting skills sessions approved by the District Parental Involvement Department.
• Facilitate literacy classes through the Ingles Sin Barreras Program and or other district-approved programs.
• Report any suspected violations of the law, such as health, housing code violations, child abuse etc, to appropriate supervisor or agency.
• Submit a monthly calendar of campus parental involvement activities and strategies to the District Parental Involvement Department.
• Record and maintain appropriate documentation of all required reports, parent meetings, volunteer services, home visits, etc, and submit to Parental Involvement Department.
• Participate in staff development trainings and conferences that lead to improvement of job performance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities.
• Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to meet established deadlines.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, frequent district wide travel, exposure to students’ home environment.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days

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