Director of Family and Community Engagement Partnerships

Director of Family and Community Engagement Partnerships (FACE)

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

Position Overview 

The Lynn Public Schools seeks a dynamic, equity-driven leader to serve as the Director of Family and Community Engagement Partnerships (FACE). This integral position is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving a comprehensive districtwide strategy that strengthens authentic partnerships among schools, families, students, and community-based organizations to improve student outcomes. 

This role functions as the district’s lead architect and coordinator of family and community engagement systems, ensuring alignment across enrollment, attendance, student support, and community partnerships. The Director will work across central office, schools, and external agencies to ensure that family engagement is coherent, culturally and linguistically responsive, and directly connected to instructional priorities, student belonging, and attendance outcomes. 

The Director will oversee and coordinate key family-facing systems including the Welcome Center, Attendance Office, Family & Community Coordinators, and McKinney-Vento services, ensuring clarity of roles, effective service delivery, and alignment to district priorities. 

This position reflects a shift from program-based engagement to a system-level strategy where family and community partnerships are a core driver of student success, enrollment stability, and equitable access to opportunity. 

Why This Role Matters 

In Lynn Public Schools, we believe that strong family and community partnerships are essential to achieving equitable outcomes for all students. This role is central to ensuring that every family—regardless of language, background, or circumstance—has access to the information, resources, and relationships needed to support their child’s academic success. 

Job Scope: 

• Leads the design and execution of districtwide family and community engagement strategy  
• Oversees multiple interconnected departments and initiatives 
• Coordinates across central office, schools, and external partners 
• Uses data and stakeholder feedback to improve systems and outcomes 
• Advisessenior leadership on trends impacting enrollment, attendance, and family engagement 

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead the design and implementation of a districtwide system that strengthens partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations to improve student attendance, belonging, enrollment, and access to learning. The Director will use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve systems, strengthen communication and access, and ensure families are meaningful partners in the educational experience. 

Strategic Leadership of Family and Community Engagement System:  

• Develop and implement a districtwide FACE strategy and multi-year action planaligned to the District Strategic Plan, District Improvement Plan, and Instructional Core.  
• Oversee and coordinate key family-facing functions (e.g., enrollment, attendance, family outreach, and community partnerships) to ensure alignment, accessibility, and high-quality service delivery
• Design systems that ensure two-way communication, family voice, and community partnershipto drive continuous improvement. 
• Ensure systems are accessible, culturally responsive, and responsive to family needs.
• Lead the development of a coherent, culturally responsive family engagement modelacross all schools.  
• Lead districtwide strategy to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve engagement. 
• Partner across schools, central office teams, and external organizations to integrate family engagement into instructional priorities and student support systems.
• Analyze and respond to enrollment trends, mobility patterns, and family decision-making. 
• Build and sustain partnerships with: 
  • Community-based organizations 
  • City agencies 
  • Higher education institutions 
  • Non-profit providers

Qualifications

Required: 

• Master's degree in education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of leadership experiencein a school, district, or community-based organization serving urban populations.  
• Demonstrated experience leading family engagement, community partnerships, or student support initiatives at scale. 
• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish/English. 
• Deep understanding of the needs of multilingual learners, immigrant communities, and historically marginalized populations. 
• Experience effectively managing teams, programs, and budgets. 

Preferred:

• Massachusetts licensure as an Administrator (or ability to obtain). 
• Experience overseeing attendance initiatives andMcKinney-Vento programming.  
• Knowledge of Title I family engagement requirementsand grant-funded programming.  
• Familiarity with frameworks such as: 
  • Dual Capacity-Building Framework (Karen Mapp) 
  • Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices (CLRP) 
  • MTSS / Whole Child approaches 

Core Competencies 

• Equity-centered leadership and cultural and linguistic responsiveness 
• Systems leadership and strategic thinking 
• Strong facilitationand relationship-building skills  
• Cross-sector partnership development
• Data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement 
• Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent 

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12-month position 
 

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience at $125,000-145,000 

Effective Start Date: July 1, 2026 

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. 

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000