Family Advocate - 2025/2026 School Year

General Statement of Duties This is an 8-hour per day, 220-day position (10 months). The starting annual salary for this position is $34,737.37 (19.74 hourly). This position is for the 2025-26 school year. Responsible for the coordination, identification, and implementation of activities which enhance parent participation in two-way meaningful communication with the school regarding K through 5th grade students' academic learning and other school/community activities. These activities include ensuring parents play an integral part in assisting their child(ren)'s learning by being actively involved in their child's education at school and in the community; helping parents understand their role as full partners in their child's education; and providing service resources to K through 5th grade families. Ability to work as an advocate for at-risk families and children. Knowledge of Social Service Agencies and the public education environment. Must have skills in communicating, problem solving, organizing, interpersonal relationships, staff training, program administration, and decision-making or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Self motivated. Essential Duties Serves as an advocate for ALL families and children in Title I schools. Become familiar with program policies, procedures, and service area plans. Assists with Kindergarten recruitment and enrollment. Provide family crisis intervention as needed with assistance of other program staff. Assist parents in enhancing skills (e.g. parent education classes, ESL classes, computer and technology classes, and adult classes) for the purpose of being actively involved in their child's education. Coordinates resources such as transportation, child care, FAMIS, fuel assistance, Department of Social Services, etc., for the purpose of providing the parent an opportunity to become an active participant in school activities/organizations. Assist parents with transportation to appointments and parent functions as appropriate. Organizes and facilitates workshops (e.g. day, evening, and/or weekends) for the purpose of providing information, resources, and support to parents enhancing their overall parenting skills in the school and community. Collaborates with others to promote and ensure the importance of parent involvement with school personnel for the purpose of providing effective methods and tools for working with parents as equal partners. Communicate with parents, teachers, principals, and community organizations for the strengthening of parent/school/community relationships. Maintain ongoing contact with teaching staff through class visits, email, telephone, etc., in order to share relevant information and gain information regarding child performance in the classroom. Conducts home visits for the purpose of enhancing appropriate parenting skills related to the academic success of their students. Actively encourages parents to participate in parent meetings, field trips, etc. Encourages parent-initiated school contacts (e.g. PTA, PTO, HFPAC/SPAC, Parent Volunteerism, and Parent Teacher Conferences) for the purpose of involving the parent as an active participant in their child's education. Informs parents of community-based educational opportunities for the purpose of providing additional academic support beyond the regular school day. Maintains a variety of records/documents (confidential and non-confidential) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or ensuring documentation for future reference in accordance with administrative and legal requirements. Work with parents to establish and maintain regular attendance for their child. Participates in staff development activities and professional growth opportunities. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of twenty-four (24) college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Education or related field and willingness to continue training. A minimum of one (1) year experience working with school age children and parents, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A valid Virginia Driver's license. ESL Spanish speaking required. HCPS reserves the right to waive one or more of the listed job requirements when in the best interest of the school system. Additional languages may be considered a plus, particularly if they align with the needs of a school. The incumbent will have a responsibility of providing transportation to students and/or families under certain circumstances. Applicants selected for an interview MUST provide a copy of their DMV driving record on their interview date.

Created: 2026-03-04