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Seattle Public Schools believes that family engagement is critical to student success. Parents are a child's first and most important teacher and the district is committed to building strong learning-focused partnerships with families. The district is seeking an experienced Family Engagement Coordinator to support school-based strategic planning, professional development, and knowledge management.

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Strategic Planning and Project Management

• Provides guidance and coaching to schools in the development  of clear and measurable family engagement plans that reflect the needs of the family population and  build accountability and alignment  to each school's continuous school improvement plan..
• Integrates equity in decision making processes and school-based family engagement strategies.
• Works collaboratively across organizational lines to share information, coordinate projects and support ongoing district family engagement initiatives.

• Develops and provides robust professional development (PD) to support strong school-based  family/educator  partnerships and aligned  family engagement strategies across the district central office departments.
• Supports  schools' and department's family engagement SMART Goal, and assessment development. Supports continuous improvement and progress monitoring towards family engagement goals.
• Attends and participates in scheduled internal and external community meetings, training sessions, and relevant professional development in-order to apply the latest school-family partnership research resulting in systemic improvements at all school and district levels.

• Is responsive to families, colleagues and school leaders' inquiries about matters related to family engagement, providing technical assistance and coaching..

• Has  strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to adapt approach to various audiences.
• Represents Seattle Public Schools with external partners, families and the broader community sharing our vision for family engagement and progress.
• Works with the Communications Department to promote family engagement success stories.

• Monitors and records strong positive family engagement practices within the district.
• Collaborates with colleagues and shares problems of practice with team members and other departments working in family engagement..
• Researches and acquires knowledge of positive, evidence based principles of family engagement that positively impact school culture and shares with colleagues, school leaders, and central office departments

• Perform related duties as assigned by manager.

• May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action-Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

Strategic Agility & Innovation Management
Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; brings creative ideas to market; recognizes strategic opportunities for change; creates competitive and breakthrough strategies.

• Sees ahead clearly and accurately anticipates how potential ideas may play out.
• Thinks holistically by combining ideas in unique ways or making connection between different ideas.
• Examines and evaluates potential solutions to determine where the greatest gain can be achieved.
• Creates new ways of thinking to address complex issues.

• Responds quickly to change and comfortably considers new approaches.
• Operates well in situations when consequences of actions and decisions are unclear.
• Switches strategies or approach if current ones are not working.

• Understands the interests, motivations and agendas of others.
• Uses the "informal" channels to get things done without creating problems with the "formal" channels.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how actions may impact stakeholders.
• Makes comments that move the group or situations towards a productive outcome

• Relates well with others
• Builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different situations.
• Is tactful, diplomatic and demonstrates consistency and fairness.

• Focuses his/her efforts on the most important priorities.
• Uses time effectively and efficiently.
• Handles multiple-tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Values other people's time.

• Familiar with Common Core State Standards and rules and regulations governing schools and the School District.
• Familiar with best practices in family engagement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic and solutions-oriented.
• Experience conducting program evaluation and assessing the effectiveness of programs.
• Experience providing and developing professional development and training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think creatively and find solutions within the constraints of District resources.
• Motivator who can stimulate team and group processes.
• Takes individual initiative and responsibility.
• Experienced project manager with ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously while adapting to change and remaining flexible.
• Ability to effectively represent the District before the public and provide leadership related to school and community partnership programs.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, business and community partners, outside agencies and the public in a multicultural community.

• Knowledge of systems thinking and process improvement methodologies.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social/Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Community Development, or in a related field.

YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in developing and/or coordinating effective family engagement programs and learning support activities involving diverse families.

SUBSTITUTION:
An Associate degree in one of the above or related fields and two years of experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Valid Driver's License.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
20 hours annually

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check.