Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

HOPI JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Family & Community Engagement Liaison       

REPORTS TO: Federal Programs Director

DEPARTMENT:  Federal Program                                                       

CATEGORY:  Classified

CONTRACT TERM:  Ten Months (10)                                                 

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  The Family and Community Engagement Liaison position, under the supervision of the Federal Program Director coordinates services and provides parent-to-parent support for families with school-aged children targeted as at-risk.  The Liaison serves as a communications liaison between families, community agencies, and the school for policies, conduct, positive attendance, and student assistance.  The Liaison understands and works effectively with people of differing cultures.  The Liaison will establish strong family/school communications by supporting the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and Student Services on issues that affect the students’ education such as parenting skills, social emotional and attendance.  The Liaison may collaborate with PAC and the school administration to address identified needs with the Hopi Junior/Senior High School.  The Liaison is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth and educational planning and notes the importance of including family and community members to be part of this development. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED.

• Collaborates in planning and development of a comprehensive plan for all Family and Community Involvement activities.
• Assists in scheduling, advertising, implementing, and evaluation all Family and Community Involvement activities and events.
• Assists in creating and/or updating any evaluative surveys for parents, families or community members to ensure that the programming is meeting their needs.
• Submits long-range planning reports and progress reports to the Principal(s), as requested.
• Assists the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator in developing relevant and needed parent trainings workshops, schedule and finds consultants to deliver trainings.
• Collaborates with and assists teachers with planning and implementing parental efforts.
• Collaborates with the Family Support Team/Parent Advisory Committee of Hopi Junior/Senior High School.
• Organizes and implements student and family instructional activities (i.e. S.T.E.M. Night/Literacy Night).
• Attends Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings and other meetings affiliated with Family and Community Involvement (i.e. PAC meetings).
• Helps establish partnerships with Community groups such higher education institutions, local businesses, and organizations to support Parent and Family engagement activities and events.
• Performs any other duties assigned from overseeing Administration or School Board as deemed necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Hopi Junior/Senior High School Governing Board Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

Knowledge and ability to provide training for parents

Ability to maintain accurate records and reports on parent participation

Knowledge and ability to develop collect, analyze, and translate data on Parent, Family and Community involvement

Knowledge and ability to develop, design, coordinate and implement engaging educational events for students and families

Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques and skills in monitoring and correcting student behavior

Knowledge of relevant Hopi Junior/Senior High School district rules of conduct and ethics

Knowledge and familiarity with Arizona’s Department of Education’s Parent and Community Resources: (http://www.azed.gov/title-i/programs/parent-engagement/ )

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification/Education

1. Must have a High School Diploma.
2. Experience coordinating family/community involvement programs and interfacing with many different groups (parents, grandparents, community members, teachers, and school-based staff and administration.

1. Knowledge of relevant computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet, Document Creation).

1. Experience that demonstrates skills and competency in working with Tribal Schools and communities. 

1. Effective oral and written communication skills to relate to the different groups/stakeholders.

1. Individual must agree to an intensive background investigation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Obtained an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree.

Two years minimum of successful job experience conducting similar activities.

Hopi Preference in employment considered.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year contract (10 months).  Salary and work year established by the Governing Board per administrative salary schedule. 

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).  Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A).  Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (status or reinstateable) in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.  The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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 may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.