Job Description
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Community Engagement Specialist.
The Community Engagement Specialist at Willow School serves as a key connection between the school, families, and community partners to support student success, attendance, behavior, and family engagement. The role focuses on building strong relationships with students and families, coordinating outreach and support services, improving attendance and engagement, and helping strengthen school climate and culture through proactive communication and collaboration.
This position works closely with school leadership, MTSS and support teams, teachers, and outside agencies to remove barriers to learning, support CRPBIS and restorative practices, coordinate family and community engagement efforts, and help implement consistent systems across the growing PreK–8 campus. The overall goal is to create stronger partnerships, aligned supports, and a positive learning environment where students and families feel connected, supported, and successful.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in education or counseling related field
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous successful guidance and youth counseling experience
- Knowledge of Lansing area resources and alternative education programs
Job Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support for families and high school-aged children.
- Track progress on Lansing Learning Hub goals proactively.
- Communicate with families and community entities for wrap-around student services.
- Alert administrators to any concerns.
- Conduct scheduled conferences with families and community organizations, documenting information.
- Fully engage in the growth model for goal setting, performance, and evaluations, while actively participating in school activities and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
- Occasional walking or standing within an office or school building to retrieve files, assist visitors, or attend meetings.
- Frequent verbal and written communication using phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Daily use of office technology including computers, printers, and phones.
- May occasionally lift or move materials or packages weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
