Federal Programs Literacy & Family Education Coordinator - 25-26

Position Title: Federal Programs Literacy & Family Education Coordinator

Department: Federal Programs

Location: Federal Programs Offices

Classification: Classified

Reports to: Federal Program Director

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Federal Program Director, the Literacy & Family Education Coordinator works collaboratively with the district programs, schools, families, and community to increase literacy skills of students as well as family engagement of qualifying Federal Programs (Title I-A, Title I-C).

The coordinator will lead the design and implement support programs, interventions, and family education curriculum to build family engagement in schools, and increase literacy outcomes for students, especially those in grades K-3, qualifying for Title I-A and Title I-C (Migrant Education Program). The coordinator is responsible for planning and executing meetings and other activities geared toward supporting family education and engagement and student literacy skills.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises professional development, training, and classes for staff related to best practices in literacy pedagogy, family engagement, needs of vulnerable populations, and language acquisition.
• Develops and implements family engagement and education programs, including tracking of effectiveness of classes related to school engagement, supporting students, literacy, and healthy families.
• Plans and implements student interventions and literacy supports, including direct supports with students, coaching teachers and administrators, and coaching parents/guardians
• Implements strategies aimed at eliminating barriers to parent and student engagement.
• Implements and maintains an effective and efficient record-keeping, reporting, and data tracking system that ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates, communicates, and partners with school level admin, staff, colleagues, students, families, and community members in the areas of Migratory Education, at-risk students and students in poverty.
• Leads the work on the implementation of parent education programming.
• Establishes and builds collaborative relationships with community organizations to promote literacy and increase student outcomes.
• Attends district meetings and community events in conjunction with the Federal Programs to increase the effectiveness of student support.
• Supports the implementation of Title I-A and Title I-C programming, including qualifying students and families for programs, state reporting, and annual requirements and deadlines.
• Maintains effective communication with management and other staff members; and prepares and provides timely and accurate written reports, memoranda, and other statistical and necessary information as required or requested.
• Co-facilitates parent committees aimed at engaging parents in providing input and guiding effective decision making of Federal Programs.
• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to success of overall program as a specific project, needs, and ideas arise.
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow the school district policy and chain of command
• Complete other duties as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred
• Teaching Certificate, preferred
• Administrative Certificate, preferred
• Experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse students and families (i.e. ESL, Migrant, McKinney-Vento, low-income, etc.), preferred
• Experience in leadership in formal or informal role, required
• Prior experience leading professional development, parent classes, groups, and trainings, required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate aptitude for working with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse populations.
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software and accounting/financial software.
  
  

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Problem Solving Skills

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS: Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual’s disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and occasionally meets deadlines with severe time constraints.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Up to 173 days

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.