POSITION SUMMARY: 

 

The Lead Title I Family Engagement Facilitator serves as the district's lead for Title I family engagement initiatives, providing leadership, guidance, and support to school-based Family Engagement Facilitators. The Lead Facilitator works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, families, and community organizations to strengthen family-school partnerships, remove barriers to learning, and increase student achievement. This position is responsible for Title I family engagement activities at two Title I Schools, mentoring part-time Family Engagement Facilitators, and ensuring compliance with all federal Title I, Part A family engagement requirements, including family engagement quarterly workshops for the Title I Preschool Program. 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: 

Family Engagement

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Title I Family Engagement Program aligned with district and school improvement goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate family engagement activities that promote student success in reading, mathematics, attendance, and social-emotional well-being.
• Organize workshops, parent academies, family literacy nights, math nights, and other educational events.
• Encourage and facilitate active parent participation in school decision-making, including Title I Annual Meetings and Parent Advisory Councils.
• Assist families in ways to support learning at home.

Communication and Outreach

• Build positive relationships with families through regular communication, phone calls, emails, newsletters, social media, and community outreach.
• Coordinate translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access for multilingual families.
• Develop family engagement materials and resources that are culturally responsive and accessible.

Collaboration

• Work closely with principals, teachers, instructional coaches, and district staff to support family engagement initiatives.
• Partner with community-based organizations, local agencies, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to expand opportunities for families.
• Participate in school improvement planning as appropriate.

Title I Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal Title I, Part A family engagement requirements.
• Assist in the development and annual review of:
• District Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• School Parent and Family Engagement Policies
• School-Parent Compacts
• Maintain documentation of family engagement activities, attendance, expenditures, and required federal records.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing parent feedback surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and improve services.

Data Collection and Evaluation

• Monitor participation in family engagement activities.
• Use data to recommend improvements to family engagement programming.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Community Development, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience working with children and families may be considered.

Experience

• Experience working with diverse families and school communities.
• Experience planning educational or community engagement events.
• Knowledge of Title I programs or federal education grants preferred.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and service providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic populations.
• Knowledge of community resources and social service agencies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Experience with Title I family engagement programs.
• Experience conducting workshops or adult learning opportunities.

Performance Responsibilities

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Increased family participation in school and Title I activities.
• Improved communication and partnerships between schools and families.
• Positive feedback from families and school staff.
• Compliance with all Title I, Part A family engagement requirements.

Terms of Employment This position is funded through Title I, Part A and is contingent upon continued grant funding and a positive annual performance evaluation.  

APPLICATION:        Apply in writing to: Human Resources Office 

Warwick Public Schools 

69 Draper Avenue 

Warwick, Rhode Island 02889 

                                                     Jennifer Bertrand

Resume must be submitted by all applicants. Please mention the posting number in your letter of application.