Title I Family & Community Engagement Contact (Temporary)

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The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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DESCRIPTION

Working under the direction and supervision of the school principal and/or the assistant principal along with the supervision and guidance from the Title I Office, the Family and Community Engagement Contact (FACE) promotes access and equity opportunities for all students and families, and works in collaboration with all school-based staff to establish home-school partnerships as well as supports school-based family engagement. The Family and Community Engagement Contact effectively communicates school-based family engagement opportunities and provides resources to families around academics, social-emotional learning, and other outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess an awareness of the strategic plan of the Howard County Public School System 

• Acquire an awareness of the Howard County Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Policy and Title I Family-School Compact and Plan

• Actively participate and serve as a member of the school-based Title I Team, Family Engagement Team, Student Support Team, and/or the School Improvement Team 

• Collaborate with all liaisons, and other support staff (including Community School Site Coordinator where applicable) in the school-building to support families and students needs

• Build relationships with stakeholders to create an inclusive and supportive environment

• Work in collaboration with families to remove barriers that affect students from reaching their full potential 

• Recruit Title I family members to participate on school-based committees 

• Assist in gathering input from all stakeholders to drive school-based family engagement initiatives

• Use school-based staff, family, and community input to make decisions for family engagement events

• Assist in the planning of and participate in school family engagement events

• Communicate and collaborate with Title I school-based staff, central office personnel, and community members to exchange information on current programs and services that support students and their families

• Build knowledge of the community partnerships within the school and other available resources for families

• Provide access to community resources that support academic and mental health needs and supports for families and students

• Engage in professional growth opportunities to enhance their knowledge on supporting family engagement and building the capacity of school-based staff around family eng