General Definition of Work: Faribault Public Schools is seeking a qualified individual to build relationships within the community to bridge access to early learning programming and connect families with children ages zero to five to screening and essential services. The outreach professional will create and execute a robust outreach plan to support cradle to career data collection, early childhood screening efforts, and Help Me Grow outreach. Building internal relationships and community partnerships is a critical component to this role as our district seeks to support families, students, and staff in equitable, student-centered learning.
Essential Functions:Create and execute a robust outreach plan to support cradle to career data collection, early childhood screening efforts, and Help Me Grow outreach.
Build a kindergarten enrollment and transition plan for all incoming kindergarten students.
Work closely with the EC coordinator, contracted data professional, and elementary principals to support students in ready for K plans and read well by grade 3 initiatives, as well as enrollment and transition planning.
Be proactive in sharing our district’s equity commitment and examples of relevant equity work to support all learners.
Collaborate with family literacy specialists to support early childhood and elementary family engagement throughout the district.
Participate in home visits and work with school social workers, early childhood navigators, and other community programs to gain perspective and outreach into our families and their needs.
Support early childhood staff, students, and families to collect data, connect, and promote district strategies.
Other duties as assigned.