Family Facilitator

4 Hours per day, 5 days per week

Anticipated 179 day work year

Position Serves Molalla High School

VISION:

The Family Facilitator provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing parents and families with information on programs/services available to students and families as well as school and/or Molalla River School District activities and procedures; referring families to other agencies; and fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a liaison to parents/guardians and students to remove barriers to students’ success
• Assist and confer with students, staff, teachers, parents/guardians, community members, and outside agencies; responding to inquiries from internal and external sources; during and after school
• Communicate directly with parents/guardians on behalf of school (e.g. attendance support, homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, upcoming events, etc.)
• Coordinate and conduct in-home visits and parent meetings as needed
• Collaborate with school counselor and/or school leadership team to identify and support higher needs families
• Perform record keeping, clerical functions, and the preparation of a variety of documents, reports and written materials, maintaining confidentiality
• Work with the school’s leadership team to help complete a needs-assessment of all children and to develop a comprehensive plan with community involvement to help reform instruction
• Lead classroom, small group, and individual social skills development and early intervention sessions
• Partner with Parent-Teacher Group and coordinate volunteers; design and implement parent training meetings (elementary); Coordinate volunteer programs for parents/guardians and other individuals as assigned for the purpose of improving parent/guardian involvement and enhancing student success (secondary)
• Develop and lead parent trainings (district will support with training and curriculum) to increase parenting skills
• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable of current best practices (e.g., Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Response to Intervention, Student problem solving, staff meetings)
• Prioritize supports for families and students (at elementary primary support is for kindergarten and first grade and at secondary primary support is for Hispanic/Latino students and families)
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED: (If a license, certificate, bonding, registration and/or testing is required, then it must be obtained by the end of the probationary period for continued employment.)

1. For Title 1 schools, a minimum of an Associate’s degree in human service field with training in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) required. Preference given to graduates of programs/ certificated in human services and/or education such as Early Childhood Education and Family Studies
2. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at elementary and required at secondary.
3. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
4. Valid Oregon Driver's License
5. Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card (if required by HR)

SKILLS:  Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to adapt to dynamic job conditions and school needs. This role requires flexibility and initiative to secure improved academic achievement, behavior, and social/emotional growth for all students. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning, scheduling, and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using technology and office equipment; communicating effectively; preparing and delivering training in an adult learning environment (staff/ parents) and collaborating with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; and working flexible hours.

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. (See addendum)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (See addendum)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Pay Grade 9 per OSEA contract

Molalla River School District requires all staff to be fully vaccinated effective October 18, 2021 unless a religious or medical exception is approved.  New employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire. (Please contact Human Resources if you need more information regarding the approval of exceptions).