What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Engagement Specialist (Internal Only) position at Palo Alto Unified School District?
Family Engagement Specialist (Internal Only) at Palo Alto Unified School District
Application Deadline
11/27/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/21/2025
Contact
Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29 on the Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
Short-Term Assignment from 12/19/25 to 6/5/26
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department
Student Services
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary
Job Summary
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:
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Application Deadline
11/27/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/21/2025
Contact
Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29 on the Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
Short-Term Assignment from 12/19/25 to 6/5/26
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department
Student Services
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary
Job Summary
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:
- AA degree required, Bachelor’s preferred
- Proficiency in second language strongly preferred
- Experience working with Historically Under Represented families and students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience working with multidisciplinary teams; bicultural, bilingual a plus.
- Experience with PAUSD online platforms that support classroom and school programs, Infinite Campus, Schoology and Blackboard desired
- Knowledge of PAUSD school programs and resources a plus
- Satisfactory work history
- PAUSD Parent Liaison Certificate program training desirable OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Equity Coordinator, the Family Engagement Specialist will work to establish relationships that empower, guide, and support historically underrepresented (HUR) parents of students in the PAUSD to become strong advocates for their children’s education and social and emotional well-being. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver outreach, resources and supportive services to HUR families and Voluntary Transfer Program students attending Palo Alto schools;
- Develop relationships with families that facilitate and support increased parent engagement and involvement in the school community and the advocacy of their children’s academic and socio-emotional learning;
- Establish and maintain regular communication with parents to inform them of school, district, and community events and opportunities in their preferred language;
- Provide support necessary to guide parents in navigating PAUSD systems in support of their child’s academic, social and emotional needs;
- Coordinate, promote participation, and attend school-wide events with families to promote inclusion in the school community;
- Coordinate, promote, and facilitate regular attendance at parent meetings and events around topics of interest to parents;
- See more in the job description attached below.
For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer.
Comments and Other Information
For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer.
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- Palo Alto Unified School District
- PAUSD Salary Schedule
- Benefits Contribution Chart
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- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $33 - $43