SUMMARY

Performs a variety of administrative and education duties to provide information, programs, and other resources to parents.

Work involves preparing and presenting programs for parents; planning and implementing parent outreach efforts; developing and maintaining resources for parents; assisting schools and school staff to plan and carry out parent outreach efforts, and providing parenting and referral information for parents.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree preferred or extensive experience working with families and community organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in organizing parent groups to help parents ensure their children succeed in school.

Plans and implements outreach efforts.

Collaborates with community agencies on projects for parents.

Works directly with students and/or student issues as needed to maintain effective parental involvement.

Maintains a databank of current community resources to share with stakeholders.

Collects, utilizes, and communicates data useful within programs and activities.

Develops and maintains resources for parents and provides necessary referral information.

Develops and maintains cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies that may interface with schools.

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials consistent with district goals.

Administers assigned special, recurring or regular projects, such as an ESL newsletter; complete reports as needed.

Assists in the development of printed and promotional materials.

COMPETENCIES

Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English and the target language.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Gives and welcomes feedback.

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Balances team and individual responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, see and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.