What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist – 21st Century Community Learning Centers position at South San Antonio Independent School District?
This position is pending grant and board approval.
Job Title: Program Specialist – 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Program Director
Pay Grade: Clerical Technical Pay Plan CT 5
Days: 202
Dept. /School: Federal and State Programs
This position is federally funded and is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. Continued employment is subject to annual funding, program requirements, and district needs.
Primary Purpose:
Develop and implement comprehensive family engagement opportunities that strengthen family-school-community partnerships and support student academic achievement, attendance, participation in after-school programming, and social-emotional growth. Collaborate with campus staff, families, and community partners to promote meaningful family involvement in 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) after-school and summer enrichment activities, ensuring families are engaged as active partners in student success.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Experience in family engagement, community outreach, or education.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Able to effectively model instructional techniques and behavior management methods
- Strong communication and organizational skills in written and oral forms
- Proficient computer (PCs and/or MACs) and electronic application, including desktop and file management, word processing, and spreadsheet skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Family Engagement Programming
- Develop after-school family engagement plans aligned to grant goals.
- Organize family literacy, STEM, college and career readiness, and parent education events.
- Coordinate workshops that build family capacity to support student learning.
- Promote attendance and participation in family engagement activities.
Outreach and Communication
- Serve as liaison between families, campuses, and community partners.
- Maintain regular communication with participating families.
- Develop newsletters, flyers, social media content, and promotional materials.
- Assist families in accessing community resources and support services.
Community Partnerships
- Coordinate community agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that provide services to families.
- Develop volunteer opportunities and community involvement initiatives.
Data Collection and Reporting
- Track family participation and engagement metrics.
- Collect required documentation and evaluation data.
- Prepare reports demonstrating program outcomes.
Staff Support
- Support Campus Leads in implementing family engagement activities.
- Provide training and technical assistance on family engagement best practices.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
- Moderate lifting and carrying
Application Procedures: District employees and outside applicants must provide the following by deadline:
- Letter of interest by deadline
- Current resume stating applicant’s education and experience by deadline
- Completed online application must be on file in the Human Resources Department
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Your resume, letter of interest, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. On site interviews only.
“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Salary : $30,575 - $44,909