What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Family Specialist position at Tulsa Public Schools?
Full Job Description: School-Based Family Specialist
Grade: Hourly 12 | H-12
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website .
Position Summary: The School-Based Family Specialist (SBFS) serves as a school-embedded liaison between Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), and families. The SBFS supports student success by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, strengthening family stability, and coordinating access to school-based, community, and
interagency resources. This role provides direct support to students and families by assessing needs, coordinating
services, and supporting interventions related to attendance, behavior, social-emotional development, and family engagement. The SBFS works collaboratively with school teams and external partners to promote safe, supportive environments that enable students to succeed both at school and at home.
Education
Minimum Qualifications:
Grade: Hourly 12 | H-12
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website .
Position Summary: The School-Based Family Specialist (SBFS) serves as a school-embedded liaison between Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), and families. The SBFS supports student success by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, strengthening family stability, and coordinating access to school-based, community, and
interagency resources. This role provides direct support to students and families by assessing needs, coordinating
services, and supporting interventions related to attendance, behavior, social-emotional development, and family engagement. The SBFS works collaboratively with school teams and external partners to promote safe, supportive environments that enable students to succeed both at school and at home.
Education
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school degree
- Three (3) years of experience in direct service with youth
- Experience working in K-12 school settings serving low-income students and communities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred