FACE- Family Engagement Specialist, Per Diem - Southeast
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New York, NY, US
Company:
Scholastic Corporation is a leading global publisher and distributor of children's books and educational resources.
Summary:
The Family Engagement Specialist will facilitate professional learning to enhance family engagement in education. Candidates need a Master's Degree in education and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Requirements:
Technology: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams
Hard Skills: Deep knowledge of family engagement content knowledge including knowledge of relevant research and promising practices in family engagement, Proficiency in implementing linguistically and culturally responsive teaching methodologies, Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, Strong facilitation skills, professionalism, and creativity
Credentials: Master's Degree (or progress toward a degree) in education or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience facilitating face-to-face professional learning in education or community related field., At least 3-5 years of teaching, coaching, or education related experience.
Job Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our Education Division is seeking to hire an energetic part-time FACE Specialist (per diem) with deep knowledge of connecting home-school partnerships to student learning and strengthening the capacity of educators to engage families in intentional and impactful ways. The primary role of the FACE Specialist is to conduct strategic planning, assess current practices, deliver family engagement professional learning, and implement reflective coaching to support educators transform home-school practices connected to learning. This role involves both virtual and in-person facilitation and coaching to ensure comprehensive support and engagement with our partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Facilitate professional learning using adult learning methodologies.
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Facilitate professional learning to support best practices in family engagement.
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Maintain a high degree of expertise in effective family engagement strategies and Scholastic services.
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Implement culturally relevant and responsible practices.
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Support school administrators and building staff to increase their content knowledge and understand their role in implementing effective family engagement processes in their building/district.
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Communicate regularly with supervisor about the ongoing professional learning needs of the school, teams, or district staff.
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Provide feedback to pinpoint progress areas and development opportunities with partners.
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Maintain professional relationships with districts.
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with team and partners.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
