Lead Family Engagement Specialist Birth to Three You and Me

POSITION TITLE: Lead Family Engagement Specialist: Birth to Three You and Me 

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Achievement 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Lead Family Engagement Specialist collaborates with staff and community partners to provide comprehensive services, assists in the planning and implementing family events/parent meetings, and assists specialists. The Lead Family Engagement Specialist will manage and monitor comprehensive services for all families. Assess the program for quality and make recommendations for program improvements. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Licensure: 

Preferred: Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an ECE endorsement 

2. Education: 

● Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field 

3. Experience: 

● Required: Three years of experience working in an early childhood program 

● Preferred: Lead Teacher experience in urban or high-poverty school settings; experience working with young children 

● Preferred: Experience in home visiting 

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Supervision of Birth to Three Programming: 

Playgroup, Family Events, and Early Interventions: 

1. Event coordination (i.e., advertising, planning, and execution for each event). Playgroups are weekly, and Family Events are quarterly 

2. Monitor and track all parent involvement, monthly meetings, social service activities, and follow-ups with parents 

3. Monitor early learning intervention exposure to literacy, math, and oral language 

4. Monitor and assist in the development of appropriate weekly play themes with members of the team 

5. Monitor the development of infant and toddler growth 

6. Present workshops on specific early learning development topics as needed 

7. Develop professional development for team members 

Casework/Intervention:

1. Monitor the data entry in Powerschool and other district databases 

2. Monitor records of resources provided to children/families 

3. Maintain open and effective communication as a team member with administrators, staff, parents, and community 

4. Liaison between regional hospitals, district, and community services for our families 

5. Monitor, develop, and support programming for our youngest learners and their caregivers 

6. Ensure and model strict confidentiality when discussing student and family concerns 

7. Ensure files and documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained confidentially 

8. Must be calm, objective, and supportive when dealing with students and parents 

9. Lead home and community visits related to family support and needs with other staff. 

10. Consult and monitor home-visiting partners regarding referrals 

11. Attend IEP, parent conferences, team meetings, and departmental meetings as scheduled 

12. Model and encourage respect for and sensitivity to students, staff, and parents. 

13. Stay current and knowledgeable of available community resources 

14. Consult with the PreK teacher(s) to help them better understand and work with the needs of our students 

Assessment: 

1. Monitor the Administration of ASQs, DIAL 4, if appropriate, and make timely recommendations 

2. Administer Adaptive Behavior Scales, if appropriate 

3. Confer with teams to complete the Functional Assessment of Behavior (FAB) 

4. Intervention Plan (BIP), if appropriate 

5. Determine and evaluate the interventions and refine the intervention plan as needed 

6. Participate and/or facilitate Student Intervention Team Meetings 

7. Have expertise in district-wide formal Adaptive Behavior Scales 

8. Review student data with the MTSS team at the early learning center 

9. Review and monitor student data with the team 

10. Promotes continuous quality improvement and quality assurance efforts for the district 

11. Evaluation of Family Engagement Specialists 

12. Works collaboratively with staff and other agencies to meet the needs of children and families

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Maintain current best practice expertise through professional development. 

● Evening and weekend work is required. Advanced notice will be given. 

● Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Technical: 

● Proficient computer skills, including Google Apps 

● Proficient in PowerSchool data entry 

● Knowledgeable about teaching and learning

 ● Work effectively with data and research to develop and assess district strategies that increase student learning. 

Interpersonal: 

● Handle confidential information professionally. 

● Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment.

● Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. 

● Good organizational and time management skills. 

● Evidence of dependability, integrity, and a strong work ethic 

● Ability to take the initiative, work independently, meet deadlines, follow complex directions, and adapt to changing demands, activities, and workloads 

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES: 

1. Achievement focus 

2. Cultural competence 

3. Classroom environment leadership 

4. Collaborative communicator/team player 

5. Reflective learner 

6. Innovative 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. 

Physical Effort: Work required handling average-weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. 

Working Conditions: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 225 days work; 8 hours per day 

SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience ($45,000 - $85,000 - Salary Band III based on 225 days) 

BENEFITS: 10 sick days; 2 personal days; individual medical = $0-21 per pay check, free dental and life insurance