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Director of Family & Community Engagement

Posted 2024-11-07

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💎 Seniority level: Director, Minimum of 5 years

🔍 Industry: Education

🏢 Company: Just Right Reader

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Minimum of 5 years

🪄 Skills: Problem Solving

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in family engagement, community outreach, or related roles in educational or nonprofit settings; leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of family and community engagement practices/strategies in educational context.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with diverse families and community members.
  • Proficiency in data analysis to measure program impact and inform decision-making.
  • Experience with program design, project management, and budgeting.
  • Bilingual skills preferred depending on community needs.
  • Cultural competence in respecting and understanding diverse cultures.
  • Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop solutions.
  • Collaborative with a variety of stakeholders, including families and district staff.
  • Passionate about empowering families and communities to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Must be comfortable with travel and non-traditional working hours.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement family engagement programs to increase family involvement in literacy and academic development.
  • Identify and foster community partnerships with organizations and stakeholders to benefit students and families.
  • Enhance communication channels between families, schools, and district leadership, ensuring families are informed and engaged.
  • Create and provide training programs and workshops for families and community members to support student reading achievement.
  • Gather, analyze, and report data related to family engagement initiatives to improve programs and demonstrate impact.
  • Advocate for inclusive policies and practices that celebrate diversity and support language accessibility.
  • Collaborate with school leaders to integrate family engagement strategies into daily operations.
  • Create resources that equip families to support their child's learning and navigate the school system.
  • Manage budgets for family and community engagement initiatives.
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