GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the general supervision of the Director of Federal Title Programs and the direct supervision of the assigned building principal, the Title I Family, Academic, and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E) Specialist will provide support services to families in Title I schools. The F.A.C.E Specialist will build mutually trusting relationships, act as an advocate for families, and provide support services as needed. The Specialist will assist families in determining needs and in identifying and creating opportunities for families to identify attainable goals while regularly following up on progress. The F.A.C.E Specialist is responsible for family and community engagement, including monthly meetings, training sessions, and establishing a site-based Parent and Family Advisory Committee.  The Specialist will collaboratively plan and coordinate Title I communications and information services to all stakeholders; assist in the implementation, maintenance, and assessment of assigned school’s Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan and activities; organize regular site-based educational workshops for families; provide teachers with support by arranging family intervention and academic assistance; recruit, train, and facilitate on-site volunteering opportunities to families and community members; co-plan with teachers to provide resources aligned with the curriculum framework and pacing; initiate and respond to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to family engagement and/or each school’s Title I Family Resource Center; participate in early release conferences, assisting families with the understanding of progress reports, diagnostic/progress monitoring data, and report cards; calculate and keep accurate data of parent and family engagement; align family engagement activities with school improvement goals and curriculum pacing; work in collaboration with homeless liaison to expedite immediate enrollment of homeless students; submit all required Title I documentation to Title I office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meets regularly with the assigned school’s Principal and the Director for Federal Programs and Instructional Support to ensure that the direction set for parent and family engagement efforts is consistent with Title I guidelines, the school’s Title I plan, and the strategic plan of the School Division and the Board.
• Analyzes data to identify strategies consistent with each school’s needs.
• Co-plans with teachers to provide resources aligned with the curriculum framework and pacing
• Provides multicultural outreach, community engagement, and family services that support family self-sufficiency.
• Facilitates ongoing meaningful communication between the school and the home and conducts outreach activities to recruit prospective families.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and requirements in regard to parent and family engagement programming funding by Title I, Part A.
• Interprets ESSA requirements related to school activities/outreach programs that support family engagement; supports and works with Social Workers, Counselors, and community agencies that can contribute resources to assist families as needed.
• Works with families and teachers in improving the achievement level of students by assisting parents and volunteers in locating learning activities; disseminates information regarding family engagement goals and objectives, resources, and services to support needs.
• Participates in on-going professional development by attending workshops, lectures and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance.
• Makes home and community visits as needed and works with families regarding ways in which they can help their children achieve challenging state standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of all reports as requested. 
• Supports the district Strategic Plan to increase graduation rates, to ensure mastery of the curriculum, to increase consistent family engagement, and to increase community awareness of district improvement initiatives
• Organize monthly meetings at building sites to provide parents with leadership skills to help improve student academics.
• Collaborate with DPS departments and external partners to provide content-based and research-based parent and family workshops.
• Assist Cabinet Members, school principals, coordinators, teachers, and staff in channeling engagement in ways that support and add value to student achievement.
• Provide excellent customer service experience for parents, families, schools, stakeholders, and community members to support a collaborative learning environment.
• Organize, analyze, and report on school-and community-level data as established by Leadership’s metrics and goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Proven success record in providing services to children and families. Experience in an educational setting, Special Education, student support programs or related field(s) preferred.  Ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques.  Ability to effectively manage assignments and meet critical deadlines.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teachers, principals, parents, division-level administrators, and community agencies.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Work is typically performed in a classroom/training setting.  Work is also performed in an office setting primarily sitting at office equipment and files.  Occasional walking, light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required.  Requires travel throughout the division, in state, and occasionally out of state for meetings, training, and conference activities.  Regular attendance of certain school and division functions throughout the City are required.  Daily contact is made with employees of Danville Public Schools and the general public, in person, by phone, via email, and in writing.  

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually by the assigned Principal.  This evaluation will be based on the effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities outlined in this position description.