| Location | Cleveland, TX |
TITLE: Family Engagement and Communications Specialist STATUS: Non-Exempt (At-Will) REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Communications TERMS: 200 Days DEPARTMENT: Communications PAY GRADE: CL4 PRIMARY FUNCTION Support the district's communication strategies and branding efforts while assisting with family and community engagement
for
Emergent
Bilingual
(EB)
students.
Approximately
80%
of
responsibilities
focus
on
communications
including
digital
content,
media
coordination,
publications,
and
event
promotion.
The
remaining
20%
supports
Title
III
parent
and
family
engagement
by
assisting
with
planning
and
documenting
district-wide
events,
fostering
connections
with
families,
and
promoting
partnerships
that
strengthen
school
and
community
collaboration. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong
written
and
oral
communication
skills
Ability
to
develop
positive,
collaborative
relationships
with
staff,
parents,
students,
and
community
partners
Exceptional
organizational
skills
and
attention
to
detail
Proficiency
in
Microsoft
Office,
Suite,
Adobe
Creative
Suite,
and
other
relevant
software
applications
Experience
managing
social
media
platforms
and
digital
content
Ability
to
work
independently
and
collaboratively
in
a
fast-paced
environment
Bilingual
(English/Spanish)
preferred Experience:
Two
years
of
clerical
or
communications-related
experience
(educational
setting
preferred)
Experience
in
journalism,
public
relations,
or
school
communications
strongly
preferred EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clerical Communications Support (80%)
Provide
clerical
and
administrative
support
for
the
Communications
Department,
including
scheduling,
filing,
and
record
keeping
Assist
in
drafting,
editing,
and
distributing
newsletters,
flyers,
and
routine
district
communications
Maintain
and
update
content
on
district
websites
and
social
media
under
direction
of
the
Communications
team
Serve
as
support
staff
for
photography
and
video
requests,
including
scheduling,
filing,
and
organizing
digital
media
Assist
in
the
preparation
of
presentations,
reports,
and
correspondence
for
district
leaders
Maintain
communication
logs,
databases,
and
media
contact
lists
Provide
clerical
assistance
during
district
events
including
preparation
of
sign-in
sheets,
packets,
and
materials
Answer
phones,
route
inquiries,
and
provide
customer
service
to
staff,
parents,
and
community
members
Clerical Family and Community Engagement Support (20%)
Provide
clerical
support
for
Title
III
family
engagement
events
including
preparing
agendas,
sign-in
sheets,
evaluations,
and
follow-up
documentation
Assist
with
scheduling
and
coordinating
district-wide
parent
and
family
workshops
or
meetings
Support
data
entry
and
organization
of
records
required
for
federal
and
state
reporting
related
to
Emergent
Bilingual
families
Assist
in
the
creation
and
distribution
of
flyers
and
invitations
for
parent
events
Maintain
contact
lists
for
parents,
families,
and
community
partners
involved
in
engagement
activities
Provide
customer
service
and
clerical
support
during
family
engagement
activities
and
events
Adhere
to
professional
and
ethical
standards,
in
accordance
with
generally
accepted
community
standards
and
the
Texas
Education
Agency
Code
of
Ethics.
Develop
needed
professional
skills
appropriate
to
job
performance.
Maintain
confidentiality.
Reliable
attendance
and
punctuality.
Follow
district
safety
protocols
and
emergency
procedures.
Participate
in
staff
development
activities
to
improve
job-related
skills.
Attend
and
participate
in
staff
meetings
and
serve
on
staff
committees
as
required.
Comply
with
policies
established
by
federal
and
state
law,
State
Board
of
Education
rule,
and
local
board
policy.
Perform
other
duties
as
assigned
by
supervisor
and
the
Superintendent
of
Schools.
Page | 2 WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Environment: Indoors including but not limited to: classroom, cafeteria, library, or other campus location. Outdoors
(exposure
to
sun,
heat,
cold,
and
inclement
weather).
Exposure
to
noise.
May
work
prolonged
or
irregular
hours.
A
remote
location
in
the
event
of
a
declared
emergency,
temporary
closure,
or
closure.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
may
be
required. The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities,
duties,
and
skills
required.
The
Superintendent
or
designee
may
assign
additional
duties
when
deemed
appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that
my
employment
is
expressly
conditioned
on
the
availability
of
full
funding
for
the
position.
If
full
funding
becomes
unavailable
my
employment
is
subject
to
termination
or
non-renewal,
as
applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed
to
the
job
description
are
representative
of
the
knowledge,
skills,
ability,
and
physical
demands
required.
Reasonable
accommodations
may
be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the
essential
job
functions. ____ _____
Employee
Signature
Date
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