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Job description
Summary
Serves as a liaison among families, community, and school staff; facilitates communications and provides FCPS information and resources to families; encourages family engagement in children's education and connects families to what their children are learning; builds relationships with and among families, staff members, and community members; promotes understanding of families' cultural diversity; provides information about and connects families to human services; and ensures families feel welcome, trusted, and valued by the school.
Qualifications
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with families within a school, community program, or outreach program.
Knowledge of school and community programs, organizations, services, and resources.
Familiarity with the special needs of children and diverse issues of parenting.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to navigate technology tools to support family and student learning.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with families, school staff members, and community members from diverse socioeconomic groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work flexible and evening hours.
Fluency in a second language may be required for some positions based on school needs.
Preferred
Two (2) years of experience in family engagement, community engagement, or outreach programs.
Worksite address
falls church, VA, 22042, US
Who can apply
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