Family Engagement Coordinator

Description

ABOUT LOS ANGELES EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (LAEP)

Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is a non-profit organization that advances educational equity. Together with families, schools, and the community we facilitate access to and opportunities for quality educational and wellness practices so that children thrive from diapers to diplomas. Founded in 1984, LAEP was the first educational-transformation organization in Los Angeles and among those at the forefront of the movement nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Engagement Coordinator will be hired by LAEP and supervised by the Director of Community Schools. In partnership with LAEP and partner schools, the Family Engagement Coordinator will work to build effective family engagement strategies, cultivate empowering family leadership, and strengthen authentic relationships between families and school staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with partner schools in East Los Angeles in building sustainable parent and family engagement strategies, including but not limited to:
• Facilitating parent/family workgroups within the partner schools to engage them as critical stakeholders and full partners in school transformation strategies.
• Conducting ongoing outreach and facilitating dialogue with families to ensure their voice and involvement in the continuous improvement of the school.
• Coordinating programs and activities to support parent and student involvement and engagement, that ultimately impacts the collective families’ success, including adult education services and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
• Conducting presentations and workshops that build up our participating parents’ sense of belonging, decision-making, skills set, advocacy, and leadership development.
• Building up and transforming the culture of “families as true and equal partners” at our partnering school sites.
• Meet with stakeholders to develop a family engagement implementation plan designed to coordinate, integrate, strengthen and manage resources and supports at each school site.
• Partner with school staff to build the capacity of parent centers, ensuring that the center models inclusivity, shared decision-making, shared learning and collaboration, and authentic relationship-building.
• Work with the LAEP Transform Schools team based at partner elementary, middle and high school campuses, focused on family engagement within LAUSD.
• Facilitate ongoing pipeline and feeder pattern collaboration between our schools, engaging school staff at every stage.
• Participate in the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure on-going program effectiveness of service providers and progress towards the school’s goals.
• Work with families, community partners, and the school in developing transition programs for entry and transition to middle school that address social-emotional adjustment and academics.
• Participate in LAUSD’s district-wide East LA Feeder Pattern and school-wide workgroups to meet academic, social emotional, and wellness needs of our students and families.
• Participate in LAEP’s East LA project team meetings and other meetings with project staff, campus administrators, and key partners to collaborate and review progress.  
• Establish, review, build, and update a current database of family supports and resources.
• Attend training sessions and conferences, as appropriate, to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for effective partnerships. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 3 years minimum experience developing and building programs, within a school setting, that support student academic success through parent and family engagement, leadership development, advocacy and empowerment, and authentic and effective collaboration. 
• 2 years minimum school-based experience, specifically within LAUSD. Experience and familiarity with East Los Angeles communities preferred.
• 2 years minimum experience mobilizing groups, building partnerships with local organizations, and leveraging resources within a community.
• Experience facilitating and leading professional development, leadership development (train the trainer model), targeted skills-building workgroups and workshops.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills with an ability to lead groups to action and consensus-building.
• Understanding of LAUSD and or district-wide school operations and culture.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excess, Access, PowerPoint) and general technology like Zoom.
• BA required, preferably in a related field such as education or social work.