Summary Provides support to District Title I schools by implementing policies and coordinating programs to build capacity for parental involvement per state and federal Title I, Part A regulatory guidelines Essential Duties • Manages space and operation of the school Parent Resource Center; Greets and assists parents • Selects and purchases appropriate materials for parent check-out • Develops and maintains a Parent Library and provides training for parents in the use of materials • Assists parents with the understanding of Title I Part A, NCLB, AYP, report cards, learning compacts, assessments, progress reports, Parent Rights and Responsibilities, and school improvement • Provides orientation for all parents new to the school • Creates opportunities to involve all parents in the education of their child • Coordinates academic-based learning opportunities/workshops for parents at flexible times • Organizes volunteer program; Recruits and provides continuous training for volunteers • Advertises all Title I Parent Involvement activities through a variety of media • Communicates with parents via school newsletter and/or Parent Center newsletter, and/or website • Serves as liaison between the local school and the Title I Office Parent Involvement and SES • Initiates and responds to parent phone calls, emails, and written correspondence related to Parent Involvement and/or Parent Center • Participates in early release conferences, assisting parents with the understanding of progress reports, school progress reports, and report cards • Calculates and keeps accurate data of parental involvement • Submits all required Title I documentation to Title I office in a timely manner • Assists in the development/implementation and monitoring of the Parent Involvement Budget • Monitors and maintains records required by Title I • Conducts professional learning sessions with staff to improve parent involvement • Collaborates with all staff regularly to coordinate meetings/workshops for parents • Conducts written and oral surveys of parent needs • Conducts program evaluations of the parent activities and Title I, Part A program • Assists in the development/implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s Parental Involvement Policy and school compact • Serves as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes • Assists parents in accessing community resources • Develops partnerships with other social agencies • Serves as a resource to PTA Establishes and meets regularly with the Parent Involvement Committee • Attends regularly scheduled meetings/professional learning as determined by Title I Office • Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager Required Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certification/Licensure None required Experience Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational or social services environment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Knowledge of "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" • Ability to plan, organize, manage, and implement successful programs • Must display strong interpersonal and public relation skills • Ability to relate/interact with various cultures and social groups • Ability to solicit resources for District needs • Must exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive student and parent information Working Conditions • Normal office environment Physical Demands • Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment