Community Engagement Coordinator: 21st Century Community 

Learning Center Grant, ACE Program

Reports To: Director: 21st Century Community Learning Centers, ACE Program

Dept/Campus: District

Wage/Hour Status: Part time/Exempt/Grant Funded

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position will supervise and coordinate all Community Engagement activities for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (ACE) afterschool and summer program. Additionally, this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining campus and community relationships to develop programs and leverage resources that best meet the evolving needs of ACE families. This position is also responsible for monitoring all community engagement activities occurring at ACE afterschool sites and ensuring that all data is accurate and that all grant guidelines and expectations are met. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Access parent and family needs for guidance and support

Access community-based resources

Coordinate the services of multiple family serving organizations and agencies

Demonstrate effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate effective marketing skills

Develop and lead team-building efforts

Organize and maintain accurate records

Understand TEA and APISD policies, procedures, and expectations regarding parent and family engagement in their children’s education

Provide on and off-site training to families and ensure the implementation of district goals regarding parent and family engagement

Promote program goals, recruit volunteers through public presentations and work collaboratively with APISD/APFY 

Familiarity with evidenced-based practices and curriculum that support parent and family well-being

Follow best practices for Community Engagement Program implementation

Experience:

Two years related experience in community education, social services, and/or after school programs is required

Experience with promoting and building community partnerships

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Recruit and train Community Based organizations that provide Family Engagement activities to provide services to students and families following 21st Century Community Learning Center guidelines, program goals and objectives, and State and District academic standards and initiatives
2. Develop and maintain effective communication between schools, families, and service providers.
3. Effectively communicate program vision to and solicit input from the community; including collaborators, volunteers, parents and school staff.
4. Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates evidenced-based Family Engagement workshops and trainings with fidelity and works with the Program Director, Site Coordinators, community partners, and schools to schedule and implement programs.
5. Plans, develops, coordinates, and provides training and workshops for Site Coordinators on Best Practices of Family Engagement and related topics.
6. Keeps informed of local, state and national programs, organizations/agencies that promote the involvement of parents.
7. Develops and distributes quarterly Parent Engagement Newsletter and other marketing materials in collaboration with APISD and APFY. 
8. Attends all school and community partner meetings and informs members of ACE activities.
9. Attend and represent ACE APISD/APFY at district and community events.
10. Connects families to community resources from which they will benefit.
11. Works in developing district-wide parent involvement survey and effectiveness reports.
12. Maintain necessary records for the program in compliance with District, State and Federal policies, laws, and regulations.
13. Perform casework service with parents to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources.
14. Serve as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources, such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and clergy members. Access and work closely with community agencies to identify resources for student and family support.
15. Provide intervention and preventive support as needed by students and their families.
16. Make home visits to gather information relating to students.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
18. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
19. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
20. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
21. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
22. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and maintain control under stress; 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand and move throughout the facilities. Duties also require repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; moderate standing, stooping, bending, lifting/transport of up to 50lbs. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Frequent district-wide travel.