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The Family & Community Engagement (FCE) Specialist serves as a brand ambassador for the district and supports the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the CEO, Board of School Commissioners and the Engagement Office through the promotion of positive relationships and creation of effective partnerships between the district and the community. The Family and Community Engagement Specialist works collaboratively with schools, parent groups, and community partners to develop and implement effective family, community engagement, and communications strategies at the school and district level.

• Supports school leaders and identified leads to develop, implement, and sustain researched- based family and community engagement strategies at the school level.
• Identifies resources and training opportunities that support the specific engagement needs of diverse school communities.
• Educates and trains assigned schools on FCE policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provides technical assistance, monitors school, family, and community engagement practices, and ensures that schools adhere to guidance associated with the Elementary and Secondary Elementary Act (ESEA)/Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Assists schools with the development and sustainability of School Family Councils and organized parent groups to ensure that parent and community members have an active role in school-based decision-making processes.
• Assists the district in expanding its reach into local communities through active engagement with neighborhood and community-based organizations and external partners.
• Promotes positive relationships and creates effective partnerships between the district and community in support of student achievement and school improvement.
• Facilitates communications between school personnel, families, and school partners.
• Serves as liaison between the Engagement Office, school personnel, families, and partners.
• Prepares reports for Engagement Office leadership team review.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Three years' experience developing and facilitating training opportunities for adult learners.
• Three years' experience in systems change, community organizing, communications or development in a nonprofit, government or business setting.
• Experience working with schools, community based or family supporting organizations.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with volunteer and community partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective public presentations.
• Excellent organization skills and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze data and systems that can affect parents.
• Interpersonal skills that emphasize team building.
• Ability to engage parent/community in school activities.
• Ability to organize networks of support for programs or initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in high-paced environment, with deadlines, and multiple stakeholder viewpoints.
• Proficiency in using computer applications, such as databases, word processing, email, web-site application.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual preferred.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.