Summary
Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines
Essential Duties
- Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents
- Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out
- Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials
- Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement
- Provides orientation for all parents new to the school
- Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child
- Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times
- Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers
- Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media
- Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website
- Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES
- Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center
- Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards
- Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement
- Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner
- Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget
- Monitors and maintains records required by Title I
- Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement
- Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents
- Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs
- Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program
- Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact
- Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes
- Assists parents in accessing community resources
- Develops partnerships with other social agencies
- Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office
- Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Certification/Licensure
None required
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
- Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs
- Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills
- Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups
- Ability to solicit resources for District needs
- Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
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