Family Engagement Specialist; SY
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support
Family Engagement Specialist (25-26 SY)
Clarke County School District | Clarke Middle School - Athens, Georgia
Job DetailsJob : 5527242
Final date to receive applications: Mar 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionThis position is to start immediately
Overall PurposeThe job of Family Engagement Specialist is done for the purpose/s of brokering family services, tracking attendance and reasons for absences, bridging the home/school learning environments, documenting family goals, tracking progress, brokering services toward family goals, and overseeing and ensuring timely communication with parents and staff; translating program documents; interpreting during meetings, appointments, etc.
Direct SupervisorBuilding Principal
Essential Functions- Serves as the liaison between the school and parents, relaying the academic needs of one to the other.
- Supports families for the purpose of becoming partners in their children’s education at home and with teachers by aiding in the understanding of school academic standards, core curriculum, and assessments.
- Coordinates a variety of meetings and activities (parent training, program events, parent committee meetings, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Develops a variety of reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring services provided for children and families.
- Engages families to participate in various available programs for the purpose of making positive gains in child development, family self-sufficiency, and accomplishment of family goals.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (child and family records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference while complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Monitors child and family case management for the purpose of ensuring documentation of child and family case management meets program and governmental requirements.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars (staffing meetings, staff development, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of materials (reports, letters, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Responds to inquiries (parents, staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing information or directions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and planning and managing projects.
Knowledge-based CompetenciesRequired to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: child and adult learning principles; and best social work practices.
Ability-based CompetenciesRequired to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent…
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