Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Rochester, MN

Job Title: Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Specialist - Somali Speaking

General Definition of Work

The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Specialist will specialize in working directly with schools, families, and communities to cultivate a generational learning experience that empowers educators, parents, and community stakeholders to sustain family engagement and improve student performance in their Network. The FACE Specialist will represent FPS in a positive manner and implement cross-functional strategies in the areas of Family and Community Engagement, Teaching and Learning, and Student Achievement. Work is performed under the supervision of the school building Principal and/or Program Director. Position will be scheduled to work 7:30 - 4:00 pm, 210 days per year at a rate of $25.50 per hour.

Essential Functions

Interacts with students and families to enhance and support the student’s education experience and ensure success.

Arranges and makes home visits to provide or collect information.
Participates in school meetings and/or conferences as needed.
Consults with teachers specializing in English as a Second Language as required.
Support, as needed, during testing and IEP meetings regarding minority students with special needs.
Provides interpretation and translation of documents as needed.
Participates in and assists with development of programs to provide diversity training and awareness for students and staff.
Assists with programs to promote a better understanding between cultural and ethnic groups within the community.
Organize monthly meetings at building sites to provide parents with leadership skills to help improve student academics.
Proactively outreach and engage parents and community members to attend monthly meetings.
Attend community events/festivals/meetings/workshops facilitated by schools, community organizations that help drive student achievement.
As needed, actively participate in district-wide initiatives including monthly Board Meetings.
Works daily hours that complement after school or out of school time programming as needed and directed by school building Principal or Director, and Cabinet members.
Collaborate with FPS departments and external partners to provide content-based and research-based parent and family workshops.
Assist cabinet members, school principals, coordinators, teachers, and staff in channeling engagement in ways that support and add value to student achievement.
Build relationships and establish ongoing communication with building leaders to help increase their school’s parent and family engagement efforts and student achievement.
Provide excellent customer service experience for parents, families, schools, stakeholders, and community members to support a collaborative learning environment.
Identify and attend professional development.
Organize, analyze, and report on school-and community-level data as established by Leadership’s metrics and goals.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bilingual in Somali.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Motivated self-starter and have the desire to motivate families.
Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics and political implications.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Positive customer service skills.

Application Procedure: Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline: February 3, 2022