Rochester School District
Director of Family and Community Engagement
Rochester School District, Rochester, New Hampshire, us, 03867
JOB TITLE:
Director of Family and Community Engagement
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent
LOCATION:
Rochester School District, Rochester, New Hampshire
POSITION PURPOSE:The Director of Family and Community Engagement is responsible for the comprehensive strategic implementation of all family and community initiatives at all of our schools and the district level. The successful candidate will build school and district capacity to expand and deepen relationships with families and the community at the school level. In addition, the Director of Family and Community Engagement will help to develop and support family and community connections, parent involvement, and strengthen relationships that will rebuild trust while valuing the diverse voices of all stakeholders in our community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director of Family and Community Engagement’s key responsibilities include the following areas but are not limited to Family Engagement, Community Connections and Partnerships, and Development of Parent Advocacy initiatives as well as student and parent leadership programs.
Family Engagement:
Serve as the primary liaison for principals in the Rochester School District engaging in collaborative work that reflects the needs of schools by developing an intentional approach to family engagement.
Identify and implement initiatives that promote active participation of families and community members in the educational process.
Strengthen and implement a robust system for regular communication with families, particularly to navigate the school system, district policies and procedures, events, and opportunities for parent involvement.
Lead the development of the RSD Family and Community Engagement Framework including identifying benchmarks and systems for monitoring improvement.
Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and events aimed at equipping families with tools and resources to support their children’s education.
Create opportunities for parents and guardians to provide input and feedback on school policies, programs, and practices.
Support schools in developing family engagement strategies tailored to their unique communities.
Provide supervision and oversight of the Family Enrollment Center.
Review, refine, and monitor the effectiveness of RSD enrollment processes and systems ensuring access for all families.
Community Connections and Partnerships:
Design a model and train schools on the leadership of School Councils and PTOs.
Develop and cultivate key community partnerships that support families in the City of Rochester.
Support district-wide collaborations to increase family engagement.
Coordinate, monitor, and improve extended school day and extended school year internally and externally with community partners.
Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local agencies to support district initiatives and student success.
Collaborate with community partners to design and deliver programs that address the needs of students and families.
Participate directly in neighborhood and community collaborations and initiatives on behalf of the district.
Supervise the development and revision of and recruitment of student and parent advisory boards for the district.
Work with district staff to develop long-range and short-term strategies for parent advocacy and leadership development.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in education, policy/government, management, or a related field.
Three to five years of successful management experience in education, policy/government, or management.
Experience working with families and family outreach.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently and be a self-initiator.
Ability to be flexible and lead in a fast-paced environment, adaptable when managing multiple and shifting priorities, determining priorities independently managing multiple competing demands.
Passion for improving education and increasing achievement and life outcomes of scholars regardless of circumstance, and a belief that all students can reach high levels of achievement with support from adults, including parents and the community.
Deep understanding of the community context and the ability to quickly learn community context.
Ability to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters.
Strong belief in the district’s mission, approach, and core values.
Reflective, life-long learner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with school leaders, families, community members, and other district partners.
Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and manage projects with a high degree of accuracy and limited direction.
This is a full-time 52-week position that includes paid sick, PTO, and vacation days, and access to the city’s health and dental insurance plans.
Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
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Director of Family and Community Engagement
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent
LOCATION:
Rochester School District, Rochester, New Hampshire
POSITION PURPOSE:The Director of Family and Community Engagement is responsible for the comprehensive strategic implementation of all family and community initiatives at all of our schools and the district level. The successful candidate will build school and district capacity to expand and deepen relationships with families and the community at the school level. In addition, the Director of Family and Community Engagement will help to develop and support family and community connections, parent involvement, and strengthen relationships that will rebuild trust while valuing the diverse voices of all stakeholders in our community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director of Family and Community Engagement’s key responsibilities include the following areas but are not limited to Family Engagement, Community Connections and Partnerships, and Development of Parent Advocacy initiatives as well as student and parent leadership programs.
Family Engagement:
Serve as the primary liaison for principals in the Rochester School District engaging in collaborative work that reflects the needs of schools by developing an intentional approach to family engagement.
Identify and implement initiatives that promote active participation of families and community members in the educational process.
Strengthen and implement a robust system for regular communication with families, particularly to navigate the school system, district policies and procedures, events, and opportunities for parent involvement.
Lead the development of the RSD Family and Community Engagement Framework including identifying benchmarks and systems for monitoring improvement.
Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and events aimed at equipping families with tools and resources to support their children’s education.
Create opportunities for parents and guardians to provide input and feedback on school policies, programs, and practices.
Support schools in developing family engagement strategies tailored to their unique communities.
Provide supervision and oversight of the Family Enrollment Center.
Review, refine, and monitor the effectiveness of RSD enrollment processes and systems ensuring access for all families.
Community Connections and Partnerships:
Design a model and train schools on the leadership of School Councils and PTOs.
Develop and cultivate key community partnerships that support families in the City of Rochester.
Support district-wide collaborations to increase family engagement.
Coordinate, monitor, and improve extended school day and extended school year internally and externally with community partners.
Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local agencies to support district initiatives and student success.
Collaborate with community partners to design and deliver programs that address the needs of students and families.
Participate directly in neighborhood and community collaborations and initiatives on behalf of the district.
Supervise the development and revision of and recruitment of student and parent advisory boards for the district.
Work with district staff to develop long-range and short-term strategies for parent advocacy and leadership development.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in education, policy/government, management, or a related field.
Three to five years of successful management experience in education, policy/government, or management.
Experience working with families and family outreach.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently and be a self-initiator.
Ability to be flexible and lead in a fast-paced environment, adaptable when managing multiple and shifting priorities, determining priorities independently managing multiple competing demands.
Passion for improving education and increasing achievement and life outcomes of scholars regardless of circumstance, and a belief that all students can reach high levels of achievement with support from adults, including parents and the community.
Deep understanding of the community context and the ability to quickly learn community context.
Ability to maintain discretion regarding confidential matters.
Strong belief in the district’s mission, approach, and core values.
Reflective, life-long learner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with school leaders, families, community members, and other district partners.
Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and manage projects with a high degree of accuracy and limited direction.
This is a full-time 52-week position that includes paid sick, PTO, and vacation days, and access to the city’s health and dental insurance plans.
Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
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