Job Description

POSITION TITLE: District Family Engagement Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: NON-BARGAINING-CITY WIDE

REPORTS TO: DISTRICT ATTENDANCE, CLIMATE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR

Implements state and local student attendance regulations. Facilitates or arranges for comprehensive educational and supportive services to families and their children. Performs residency verifications. Obtain updated community support and maintain a resource list for the district. Plans events and workshops for students and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

• Follows up on student referrals from schools due to attendance and determines best course of action to assist the student and their family.
• Works with administrators, counselors and teachers to help re-orientate and motivate at risk students.
• Home visits, telephone calls and school meetings to assist families with community supports.
• Collection of attendance data.
• Investigates residency questions.
• Reports to DCF as needed.
• Shall perform other functions as required by immediate supervisor(s).
• Additional LEAP home visits

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: 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.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree preferred in child service related area.

EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in education, community outreach
Experience working with children and families
Knowledge of the Juvenile Court and DCF

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:
Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License and the ability to provide own transportation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basis knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use a computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak and communicate effectively. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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 essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet. When working in a school environment the noise level may become moderate to loud.

Salary $45,619.00 Work Hours: 7 hours per day

Application: If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, please complete an internal application online
Please complete an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp

The information contained in this posting description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

8/21/26
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