FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Job Title:

Family Engagement Specialist Reports to:

Family Resource Center and School-Based Principal Location:

South Lawrence East Elementary School Job Type:

Full-Time (215 Day) Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.

Position Summary:

The Family Engagement Specialist helps to identify students and families who are Newcomers and/or experiencing homelessness or housing instability and connect them with city and state resources. To support Family Engagement initiatives at the school and community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor school-wide attendance, truancy, and on-time arrival, including data monitoring, family outreach, student support, and district communication
• Create and implement proactive student attendance initiatives to communicate and invest students in the importance of being in school every day (eg school-wide raffles, attendance classroom "boosters," attendance homeroom incentives)
• Create and implement attendance policies and interventions for students not meeting attendance goals - especially: 1) weekly student check-ins, 2) family meetings, and 3) home visits.
• Coordinate with the District point of contact and community resources to assist homeless and newcomer families in getting essential resources, family support, and well-being.
• Coordinate with outside resources and FRC to support families in need in our school community with outside resources and in school support.
• Create and lead family engagement events, such as back to school night and student success nights.
• Oversee school-wide family communication from staff, including running regular communication data and ensuring staff are meeting our family communication goals, and serve as point person for family outreach.
• Maintain documentation and records by Lawrence Public School policies.
• Investigate attendance problems reported to the school by other personnel or community members.
• Participate on Student Support Team relative to attendance issues and parent involvement.
• Assist with the collection and dissemination of appropriate information relative to the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health, and Social Security.
• Collaborate with staff and teams in the development and implementation of multi-tiered systems of social emotional targeted interventions at the building level
• Support as family liaison/ translator in behavior/ RTII meetings as needed.
• Attend district wide trainings/meetings, staff meetings and attendance meetings
• Participate in any School Climate / SEL initiatives as your school sees fit to incorporate and provide family and community feedback and a family and community "lens"
• Perform related duties as requested as needed by

Principal and Assistant Principal Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working with youth and families from inner-city communities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and an ethical mindset
• Active listening, presentation, and conflict resolution skills
• Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Computer skills/ proficiency

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree Preferred
• Lawrence Resident Highly preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed Equal Opportunity Employer Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Pay Range
• $36,859 - $54,514 Non-Discrimination Statement Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.

Position :

302610001

Location :

SLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Posting End :

06/30/2026

Salary:

$36,859.00-$54,514.00