Family Support Coordinator

Framingham Public Schools (Massachusetts)

Office of Equity, Belonging and Community Engagement, Virginia

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FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, BELONGING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

TITLE:

Family Support Coordinator

Bilingual Portuguese is highly preferred

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary focus of the Family Support Coordinator is to develop and implement a strength-based approach to family engagement by focusing on the development of a positive and affirming school culture. The Family Support Coordinator proactively and intentionally works to improve the climate and the culture of the school, support family empowerment, and partner with a network of community partners to facilitate prompt access to the holistic needs of students. This position will be grounded in the school but will also work to cultivate relationships with community serving providers who address issues of access for families. By serving as the facilitator of two-way communication with the community, the Family Support Coordinator will expand the school's capacity to address the non-academic needs of students by working in collaboration with the school administration and support staff.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background in youth development, community organizing or a related field has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to facilitating inclusion and access for all of our families and students.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Successful experience organizing parents within an urban community.
Ability to create and establish effective working relationships with community partners and individuals with varying beliefs and lifestyles.
Prior experience managing student supports across the continuum of prevention & enrichment services, early intervention services, and intensive / crisis intervention services
Demonstrated ability in working with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with building administrators with regard to program implementation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Collaborate with a district-wide network of Family Support Coordinators to provide holistic support and coordinated communication between the public schools and community partners.
Serve on the district-wide Family Engagement task force supporting the development of a comprehensive family and community engagement plan.
Coordinate and manage community resources to support student success in academics, college and career readiness, family and community engagement, and overall health and wellness.
Develop school-based strategies and procedures that support positive school culture, strong family engagement, and triage student needs, and arrange the appropriate intervention.
Create effective linkages or pathways to community social services.
Systematically identify individual student needs in key academic and non-academic areas.
Develop and monitor and conduct quarterly reviews of each student’s Individual Success Plan to assess the need for changes in the supports linked to student need for the purpose of accelerating student achievement.
Integrate behavioral health and positive behavioral strategies throughout the school.
Ensure the delivery of school and community resources, tailoring services to student needs (including prevention, enrichment, early intervention, and intensive / crisis response).
Convene relevant agencies and organizations to monitor program effectiveness.
Increasing the coherence of community partners with the school’s intended outcomes.
Track, measure, and monitor data to map effectiveness
Collaborate with other Wraparound Zone Outreach Coordinators to present cases, strategize, and share best practices.
Recommend improvements to district policies and school practices to ensure the effective removal of barriers to learning.
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and implement components, indicators, and measures of the school accountability plan relevant to wraparound services supporting school and student success
Coordinate training and professional development relevant to wraparound support school and community stakeholders.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs.
S/he must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone.
The employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of others as well as speak frequently to provide instruction.
On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
The employee will be working in a normal school environment as well as with an acceptable level of noise.
The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Equity, Diversity, and Community Development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Covered under the Framingham School Committee. The Framingham Public Schools reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the assignment time based upon the needs of the District.

HELPFUL LINKS:

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Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.

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About FPS

Framingham Public Schools comprises nine (9) elementary schools, three (3) middle schools, and a high school. Framingham Public Schools aims to ensure a unified approach and dedication to excellence in teaching all students.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

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