Check with seller Parent Coordinator (2021-2022 SY) Bridgeport

JobID: 7022

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Parent Coordinator

Date Posted:
3/1/2022

Location:
Naramake Elementary School

Date Available:
March/2022

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
PARENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR
NARAMAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal, in collaboration with the Parent as Teacher (PAT) supervisor, and the Family Support and Prevention Program Director/Manager, the Parent Outreach Coordinator provides training, support and resources to families in order to facilitate positive parent-child learning experiences and relationships.

Essential Functions:
Assist in the implementation of Norwalk Board of Education administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
Promote a positive office atmosphere to welcome and assist visitors
Respond to questions and requests promptly and appropriately
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
Identify family needs and provide assistance through community resources, case management, educational services and parent education
Encourage and engage families to participate in meaningful activities to strengthen their children’s social, emotional, and academic growth
Initiate home visits to provide parents with information and training regarding nutrition, child development, positive parenting techniques and school readiness/success
Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
Complete an initial and annual family centered assessment with each family
Complete ongoing developmental screenings and health reviews for each child
Provide parent training using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) foundational curriculum
Provide opportunities for families to connect with each other to build social connections and engage in parent-child interaction activities
Connect families with resources to help them address their needs and reach their goals
Maintain and submit required program documentation within deadlines
Participate in reflective supervision sessions and biweekly staff meetings with community organizations
Participate in competency-based professional development
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Interact in a positive manner with all staff, students, parents and visitors
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents and visitors
Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to listen attentively
Ability to perform assigned tasks effectively
Ability to schedule and prioritize workflow
Organizational and problem solving skills

Qualifications/Certificates:
High school diploma or equivalency
Two years (2) of experience above the clerk level in office support or secretarial work
College training of 15 semester hours equaling .5 year of experience in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for two years of experience above clerk level
May require fluency in Spanish
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or designee find appropriate

Days: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly)
Salary: $26.45-$31.58
Group: Two
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work Year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Apply at
www.norwalkpublicschools.org
Click “Employment”

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
03.01.2022

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