INTERNAL-Summer School Elementary - Family Involvement Coordinator

NOTICE ONLY (not an application)

Internal Notice - Current Employees

Summer school hiring needs are based on student enrollment.

This serves as notice to current employees to provide information regarding Summer School 2024.

To apply, email Substitute Services at subsvcs@cloverpark.k12.wa.us for more information.

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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Summer School Dates: June 22, 2026 - July 21, 2026   Monday - Friday

                                       (No summer school on July 4)

Location: Four Heroes

Hours: 7:45am - 4:15 pm

Required Training: Week of June 15th

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:                                       Classification Level:
Family Involvement Coordinator        E-2

Reports to:                                   Working Title:
Building Administrator
  
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT 
Under general direction of the building administrator and with direction from the Accelerated Schools Coach, assists the families of students in accessing community services. Develops a program for increasing family involvement in school activities and assists staff in meeting the needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and coordinates the Parent Center; maintains budget, supplies, equipment and schedules; publishes parent bulletin; coordinates activities and communicates with staff, specialists, administrators and parents.
• Implements family outreach program; develops an effective system for communicating with parents, i.e., telephone contacts, making parents feel welcome at the school and/or home visits.
• Plans and organizes ongoing training to assist parental involvement in children’s school life.
• Uses surveys and other means to determine how parents and staff can best serve children.
• Facilitates parent/family networks.
• Serves as liaison between families and community social service agencies.
• Supports PTSA in efforts of fund raising, food drives, clothing bank, etc.
• Serves on family assistance team or cadre and other committees as required. Consults and works with Student Assistance Team. Collaborates with school discipline committee, counselor and staff.
• Develops written guidelines to define roles of various members of the educational community to maintain open channels of communication.
• Maintains program data and statistics; provides reports as requested; maintains a file on the languages spoken by each family and volunteer translators that will assist with family-school communication.
• Provides clerical support for training programs and information packets.
• Assists teachers with planning  and implementing accelerated learning activities for students in the areas of language arts, reading and math.
• Assists teachers or prepares learning materials as requested. Assists teachers in the evaluation and assessment of students.
• May supervise students in playground activities.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and; two years of study at an       institution of higher education (72 quarter hours); 

OR 

an associate’s degree (or higher); 

OR

a passing score on a state or local assessment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify family strengths and plan/advocate around family goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and maintain program records.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to students, families, community members from diverse backgrounds, and staff.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with social service agencies.
• Interest and ability to advocate with and on behalf of low-income diverse families.
• Ability to use computer for use in the classroom and to maintain program records.
• Basic telephone and clerical skills.

Certification and Licenses

• First Aid and CPR card.
• Completion of fingerprinting and background check.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle with required insurance coverage.
• Type 2 Driver's License for the transportation of students.

Desirable Qualification

• Associates Degree in Social Service or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in human services field.
• Bilingual- SPANISH
• Training or experience in counseling.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in various school buildings located throughout the District.  Employee may be required to attend evening meetings and work a flexible schedule.  May have to negotiate steps, ramps, uneven surfaces, and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms, other buildings, or homes of families. May be required to provide transportation for parents and children.

FLSA: Non-exempt                                         AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Paraeducator                               WORK YEAR: SUMMER

*Shifts are subject to change

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, (253) 583-5154, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.