PARENT COORDINATOR - I.S. 49 BERTA A. DREYFUS (31R049)

$49,486 - $71,614/Yr

City of New York

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Parent Coordinator at I.S. 49 Berta A. Dreyfus plays a crucial role in fostering parental engagement within the school community. This position is part of the administrative team and works under the supervision of the principal. The Parent Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for parents, particularly those with limited English proficiency, and addressing school and community issues in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Increase parent involvement in the school by collaborating with school, parent, and community organizations.
• Facilitate discussions regarding parent and school community concerns, including school policies and facilities issues.
• Conduct outreach to engage parents in their children's education.
• Organize regular parent meetings and events focused on key concerns for parents.
• Attend parent meetings alongside the principal when appropriate.
• Assist the school parent association in establishing by-laws, holding elections, and conducting their affairs according to Chancellor's Regulation A-660.
• Act as a liaison to Central and Field-based parent support staff.
• Maintain ongoing contact with community organizations that provide services to the school's educational program.
• Organize back-to-school and other events to enhance parental and community involvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work related to the duties described; or an Associate's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma and six years of experience in community work.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Experience as a public school parent.
• Experience in convening workshops.
• Bilingual skills in a significant non-English speaking population.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Experience working with families and parents in education or community issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Salary range of $43,033 - $71,614 per year.
• Flexibility in work hours to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.