Early Childhood Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator

CLASS TITLE: Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator

REPORTS TO: EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM COORDINATOR

CLASS CODE: 7767

APPROVED: June 13, 2024

NUMBER OF DAYS: 205

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are sub­ject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabili­ties. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or sig­nificant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Establish, support and maintain relationships in the community and within the school system which enriches the lives of parents, guardians, families and students.  Establish, support and maintain ongoing, two-way, communication which informs all stakeholders regarding the mission and vision and progress of the Lincoln County Early Childhood Program. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, implement, and support the Early Childhood Program’s engagement of families and support systems with community partners
• Coordinate program wide family learning activities, documenting and maintaining records, parent surveys and forms
• Coordinate spring registration
• Establish, strengthen and maintain relationships with community partners
• Plan, implement, support, and document the recruitment, training and scheduling of parent volunteers across the program
• Work closely to support the Policy Council and serve as a resource for Parent committees.
• Encourage and support parents in addressing community needs, advocate for families and encourage parents to serve in leadership roles
• Coordinate and facilitate Preschool Interagency Planning Committee and Parent, Family, and Community Engagement meetings
• Work with the Program Coordinator and Family Liaisons to develop an annual parent training plan based on needs assessment and data reflection
• Plan, implement, and support program-wide parent communication via program newsletter, registration flyers, brochures, handbooks, various social media platforms, website, etc.
• Coordinate and compile the community needs assessment and programmatic self-assessment process and documentation. Review and share information
• Attend community meetings as a representative of the Lincoln County Early Childhood Program.
• Work with Family Liaisons, Family Resource Center Coordinators, and Community Partners to strengthen partnerships and maintain a current resource guide
• Participate in and support all School Readiness and Family engagement activities and trainings as requested
• Coordinate all aspects of Policy Council, recruit and maintain up to date parent and community membership, prepare and disseminate meeting information, meeting minutes, and correspondence
• Conduct new policy member orientation
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Working with families, young children, and/or advocacy
• Data systems and technology resources such as, but not limited Microsoft Office, Google suite and Infinite Campus
• Federal, state, and district regulations, policies and procedures
• Correct English, usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to gather, input, analyze and report data
• Ability to organize information and keep records for preparing reports
• Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, and procedures

• Work confidentially with discretion
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Meet schedules and timelines.

• Maintain regular attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to social, human, or family services

Experience in a field related to social, human, or family services preferred

Salary: As established by the salary schedule determined by the Lincoln County Board of Education. 

Salary : $25 - $34