Website Faribault Public Schools
Job Title: Family & Community Engagement Specialist – Somali or Spanish Speaking; Part-time
General Definition of Work: The Family and Community Engagement Specialist (FACE) will specialize in working directly with school, families and communities to cultivate a generational learning experience that empowers educators, parents and community stakeholders to sustain family engagement and improve student performance in their network. The FACE Specialist will represent FPS in a positive manner and implement cross-functional strategies in the areas of Family and Community Engagement, Teaching and Learning, and Student Achievement. Work is performed under the supervision of the school building leadership.The position will be scheduled to work 28 hours per week at a rate of $28.36 per hour. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:45-1:45 with a half hour break. This position is grant-funded and will continue through June 30, 2026. Extension beyond this date is dependent upon the availability of additional funding.
Essential Functions:
- Interacts with students and families to enhance and support the student and family welcome experience in the school building at busy times and in at least two languages.
- Provides interpretation and translation of documents as needed.
- Assist Cabinet members, Principals, Coordinators, Teachers and Staff in channeling engagement in ways that support and add value to family engagement.
- Build relationships and establish ongoing communication with building leaders to help increase their school’s parent and family engagement efforts and student achievement.
- Provide excellent customer service experience for parents, families, schools, stakeholders and community members to support a collaborative learning environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bilingual in Somali or Spanish.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter and have the desire to motivate families.
- Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics and political implications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Positive customer service skills.
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