Parent Engagement Coordinator (Districtwide)
Position is scheduled for 220 days per academic year paying $30.23 per hour; preferred working schedule of 8 hours per day, will consider part-time or job sharing opportunities for the right candidate(s).
The position will play a vital role in fostering a strong and collaborative relationship between Faribault Public Schools and our families. This coordinator will help lead, develop and implement creative strategies to increase parental involvement and parent voice across all Faribault Public Schools, serving as a bridge between parents, teachers, and school administration, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration that benefit student success. This is a grant-funded position, with funding support guaranteed through at least the 2025-26 school year.
Essential Functions: Work with building principals and FACES (Family And Community Engagement Specialist) to organize ongoing parent listening sessions and/or parent councils at each school
Organize and facilitate workshops, events, and meetings for parents on a variety of topics related to their child’s education, such as curriculum, social-emotional learning, and technology tools
Provide technical assistance, support, and training to principals and FACES on parent engagement, including in leading listening sessions and parent councils
Document key themes and recommendations shared by parents to improve experiences in Faribault Public Schools; record progress made in addressing these themes and recommendations over time
Identify and address barriers that may prevent parents from being involved in their child’s education
Work with the Director of Teaching & Learning to coordinate the District Advisory Committee
Help recruit and support parents serving on school district committees, work groups, task forces, and other bodies
Work with Student Success Coordinator to provide ongoing support to the FACES, including holding regular meetings with FACES to hear about their work, challenges they are facing, and supports needed
Assist with the organizing and implementing an annual professional development plan for the FACES
Assist with the scheduling and coordination of Centralized Registration
Complete required data tracking and evaluation implementation
Stay up-to-date on best practices in parent engagement
Assist with all required grant reports