Parent Facilitator (2023-2024)

*Position contingent upon availability of funding/ programming

For anticipated vacancies due to return to in-person/hybrid instruction

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Parent Facilitator will use home visits as a strategy to support families to positively affect student achievement and to increase effective communication between home and school.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

A. Connecting Families to Resources

Provide information on available Springfield Parent Academy workshops and other school and district family activities Support families with social needs by providing information on appropriate community resources Assist parents with referrals to district programs and services Actively promote district and school events and family activities
B. Promoting Student Success

Help families understand district/school policies and procedures such as: attendance, homework, uniforms and other related information in the Student/Parent Handbook Create ways for parents and teachers to personally meet to address students' academic progress (i.e. Parent- Teacher Conferences) Help parents with general questions and basic information related to special education and other academic related programs Assist families with parenting skills to support their children Work with teachers and other staff to develop learning kits to use in home visits
C. Building Relationships with Families

Welcome families, personally meet them and introduce them to the school community Identify potential Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) & School Centered Decision Making (SCDM) parents and personally meet them for active participation Create ways for families and teachers to personally meet Participate in school events such open houses, coffee hours to personally connect with parents Act as a liaison between families and school staff when issues arise, more information needs to be shared or cultural differences are a barrier
D. Assessing the Needs of Families

Document needs of families through Power School and other tracking tools Using observation and other variety of techniques; identify the specific needs of families and their progress Develop a support plan to work with the families

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

(Minimum requirements)

• Work in collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers to enhance communication between school and home
• Attend parent engagement capacity building workshops geared towards parents and/or school staff
• Work in collaboration with parent and community organizations to build the capacity of parents and families
• Work in collaboration with the PACE Center Team and community groups to support district activities and the Springfield Parent Academy
• Assist school staff with identifying potential translation services

EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree from an accredited college preferred or minimum of two years of experience in family services or related human services field
• Communicate effectively with families in a friendly and supportive manner
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment
• Skill, ability and knowledge of Microsoft word
• Skill and ability to access email and internet
• Possess interpersonal and organizational skills
• Access to transportation is required
• Bilingual skills highly desirable Nondiscrimination Statement
  
  The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
  
  Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
  
  Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.
  

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