Parent Engagement Specialist

Parent Engagement Specialist 

Overview 

Cresthaven Academy Charter School exists to provide a comprehensive education to our scholars that develops the ‘whole child' through academic excellence, physical wellness, emotional health, and character enrichment. Our school is built on the belief that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to a high-quality education. Each of our scholars will be empowered to overcome challenges and equipped to sustain their success in school and beyond. 

Cresthaven Academy Charter School opened in August 2016 with 75 kindergarten scholars, and adds a grade each academic year until we are a K-8 school. All Cresthaven Academy scholars receive access to the best educators and resources, serving to actualize each child’s potential and setting them on the path to college. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is supported by Cresthaven Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation exists to support the school and teaching staff in all things outside of classroom instruction, reducing the risk of burnout and raising academic standards by allowing educators to focus on their scholars. Together we incorporate comprehensive support for scholars and families into the education model, including an afterschool program, in order to inspire excellence in character, identity, and academics in each child. 

Cresthaven Academy is focused on supporting excellent teaching that closes the achievement gap. We recognize that teachers are the most important in-school factor contributing to student achievement. We also value leadership and support staff because they facilitate, encourage, and help to foster the developmental growth of scholars to achieve physical, social and mental well-being by providing quality care and expertise in their respective roles. 

Family Engagement Specialist 

The Family Engagement Specialist encourages family/parental involvement in the school, provides ongoing, educational programs to immediate family members, parents/legal guardians, builds relationships with community organizations and local businesses, and supports the campus/building leadership with any needs. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Plans, coordinates, and implements a Family Engagement Program in each campus. 2. Works closely with the center and the Parent Teacher Organization 
2. Plans and organizes Family Support Service workshops 
3. Promotes parent and community volunteers at the center 
4. Works closely with at-risk students to ensure they receive continued support for their educational goals 6. Informs families of community resources that could provide needed assistance. 
5. Develops Family Resource Centers to check out periodicals, videos, books and educational games/materials for the entire family 
6. Make students and parents aware of instructional and motivational support that is available at the campus for students who are struggling academically and monitor student participation in support options. 
7. Become familiar with and utilize campus, District, and community intervention programs designed to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of at-risk students. 
8. Build one-on-one relationships with students, families, staff, and appropriate community change agents as necessary to establish collaborative partnerships designed to meet individual student needs. 
9. Successfully advances district initiatives. 
10. Performs any and all duties as assigned. 

This position may require: 

• Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions. 
• Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces. 
• Reaching above and below shoulder height. 
• Frequent excessive standing during assigned work day. 
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop. 
• Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. 

• Travel between campuses 

Candidates under final consideration will need to be able to pass a criminal history background check, and provide documentation of medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).