Student and Family Engagement Specialist; Part-Time

Position: Student and Family Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)
Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
9/17/2025

Location:
Naugatuck High School

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
12/15/2025Title: Student and Family Engagement Specialist
Reports to: School Administration

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the building administrators, the Student and Family Engagement Specialist will serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff, and the community regarding educational programs, services, and various student issues; assist in coordinating and arranging various programs and services to meet the needs of students. Provide outreach, liaison, and guidance services to assist in resolving student issues and problems in areas such as attendance, academics, behavior, and health.

Serve as an informational resource to parents, staff, and others concerning school programs, services, attendance issues, and other matters; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning related activities, standards, guidelines, practices, goals, objectives, processes, policies, and procedures. Respond to Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviors and implement a positive behavior management system in order to improve student behavior and enhance academic skills.

Provide information and material to parents to assist in the location and utilization of school and community services and resources; refer parents to school services or community resources as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help the school community develop a family-friendly school climate amongst staff, students, and families.
• Support staff and families to develop strong academic partnerships.
• Enhance communication between families, schools, and the district.
• Promote and participate in school/ district activities and programs for families.
• Organize, implement, coordinate, and present family education workshops and training sessions. Assisting in the preparation and dissemination of parent education materials.
• Provide support resources and referrals to families as needed.
• Confer with students and their parents regarding concerns related to student attendance, and makes home visits as necessary.
• Work closely with all school personnel regarding matters related to student attendance.
• Participate in in-service training of school personnel in matters related to student attendance and welfare.
• Monitor and implement the district's policies related to school attendance.
• Prepare attendance reports, etc., as requested by the school or district administration.
• Work with Intervention Team to enhance student communication, engagement, and academic achievement.
• Assists students with behavior support within the building.
• Assists students in the development of self-management and problem-solving strategies in the following areas:
  • Interpersonal/peer relationships
  • Development of social skills
  • Peer mediation
• Implements the Safe School and Positive Climate Plan.
• Facilitates and documents restorative practices and circles.
• Implements Responsive Classroom practices and protocols.
• Implements behavior intervention plans designed to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors.

• Attends staff meetings, department meetings, and parent conferences as required.
• Ensures every student has a meaningful relationship with an adult.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and human relations skills.
• Ability to respect the rights of all students and the rules of confidentiality.
• Ability to implement behavioral techniques that are ethically and culturally responsive.
• Prior experience working in a school setting and/or implementing restorative discipline models is preferred.
• Transportation and a valid driver's license are required for frequent home visits and meetings throughout the community. Spanish and Portuguese speaking are preferred but not required.