Brookline METCO Family and Community Engagement Advisor
Brookline Public Schools
Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide) - Brookline, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Brookline School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5890308
Application Deadline:
Aug 31, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description
Family and Community Engagement Advisor:
is responsible for developing and implementing district-wide family engagement programming and activities that create strong support for parents and caregivers. The Brookline METCO Family and Community Engagement leader will collaborate with families, schools, and community stakeholders to ensure that students are meeting success both academically and socially.
Qualifications:
Currently employed by the Public Schools of Brookline
Experience organizing family programming for students and families in K-12
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate events and celebrations including culturally diverse activities that affirm the international heritage of all students and their families
Create and maintain relationships with community partners
Coordinate Community Lounge Events Support the Brookline METCO Parent Advisory Group
Attend METCO Parent Advisory Group monthly meetings Support in the planning of summer programming
Establish and maintain consistent, effective and timely communication with families in a variety of ways
Assist families in accessing appropriate resources that will support their child's learning
Serve as mediator when necessary, using strategies to bring family conflicts to resolution
Build and strengthen relationships with local community partners
Improve parents' levels of trust and support for their school by using proactive strategies to build relationships with parents and facilitate relationship building between school and home Enhance families' capacity to support their children's learning and serve as leaders in their children's school.
Work with staff, families and community organizations to create a school environment that is consistently welcoming to families
Track family engagement data
Support district-wide family engagement events Collaborate with enrichment partners to ensure smooth coordination of afternoon services and activities
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required