City and County of San Francisco

Parent And Community Involvement Coordinator, SFUSD (#9977)

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, develops, organizes and evaluates a comprehensive program to improve and increase parent and community involvement in the San Francisco Unified School District; promotes public relations with the community by assisting in the development and dissemination of information to promote and enhance parent participation in the education of the youth of San Francisco; provides technical and liaison services; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

The Parent and Community Involvement Coordinator serves as a liaison between the School District and parents with regard to a specific or special program. Positions in this class develop workshops, training sessions and other public relations materials in order to encourage communication with parents and the community and to increase parental involvement and understanding in the school processes.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

"The class specifications shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 7)

1. Consults with and advises district management on ways to involve parents in the activities of the San Francisco Unified School District.

2. Attends school and community meetings to inform staff, parents and the community on district activities; contacts individuals and groups to disseminate information on district programs and activities; and responds to questions and requests from school sites, parents, organizations and community groups.

3. Organizes, implements and coordinates training workshops and seminars on strategies for parental involvement for administrators, school staff, resource personnel, parents and community organizations.

4. Addresses civic, faculty, service, parent, student and community groups as a district representative to explain a specific program; gives progress reports and provides information on educational programs and services of the San Francisco Unified School District.

5. Investigates complaints from parents and the community related to a specific district program; recommends corrective action to preclude further adverse action or opinion; may prepare replies to such complaints; may provide counseling and referral services.

6. Prepares and assists in the preparation of periodic and annual reports related to public relations activities; maintains a current file on parent education and parent involvement material, community resource file and other records essential to an effective parent and community involvement program.

7. Provides information to parents in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other languages in order to improve home-school communications between the targeted schools and the community and to promote and enhance integration efforts.

8. Provides technical assistance to school sites and community groups for the establishment and development of parent education and parent involvement programs.

9. Supervises volunteer, clerical, and paraprofessional staff as required; may advise and train others in public and human relations problems and techniques.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Knowledge of: The San Francisco Unified School District, its functions, organization, policies and programs as related to parents and various communities; educational integration philosophy, programs and techniques; public information and community relations; community resources, advocacy and referral methods.
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and community in a multi-ethnic educational environment; develop and maintain good working relationships with school staffs, parents and the general public; prepare accurate, concise public relations data and materials.
Skill in speaking, writing and reading a second language predominant in the community is desirable.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 9977; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;