JOB POSTING
SCHOOL BASED PARENT COORDINATOR

SCHOOL LOCATION – PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW (15K039)
Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary: $38,235. City rules at the moment do not allow for negotiation.
The Parent Coordinator is part of the administrative team working under the supervision of the principal. The Parent Coordinator will engage with and involve parents in the school community by working with the principal, school staff, school leadership team, parent associations, community groups and parent advisory councils.

This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for parents. The Parent Coordinator will identify parent and related school/community issues and work with the principal to see they are addressed in a timely manner.

P.S. 39 Vision and Mission
PS 39 is a place of joy where everyone involved has a voice and values independence, creativity, inclusiveness and empathy. We are all learners and are supported through community care in our journey.

P.S. 39 Core Values

Belonging
At P.S. 39 we make connections with one another to help everyone feel like they belong. These connections require trust and help us empathize with one another.
Resilience
At P.S. 39 we stay resilient by practicing humility, gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness. Our resilience helps us be optimists, to find humor and grace.
Curiosity
At P.S. 39 we look at the world with an open mind and use flexible thinking. Our curiosity leads us to inspiration, creativity, and drives our growth.
Care
At P.S. 39 we care for one another by treating each other with kindness, compassion and challenging each other to be our best selves.

Who you are:

• You are an exceptional writer and communicator, and have clarity and concision of thought.
• You are adaptable and ambitious, with a demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
• You have a passion for teaching and learning and see your own vision as aligned to ours.
• You are or are working to be an anti-racist educator and are dedicated to equity through education.

The key attributes we value in our community members:

• Intellectually curious and intellectually humble. *You are not afraid to say, “I don’t know and will go to task figuring it out.
• You never say, “that’s not my job” *- you take full ownership and responsibility over your contributions. You are a mover of mountains and get the job done no matter what it takes.
• Collaborative. *You leave your ego at the door and know that every solution is stronger when it comes from the team.
• You make everyone else on the team better. *Your presence, positivity and drive inspire everyone else to be their best and give their all.
• You believe all students can achieve great things in their community schools. *You constantly reflect on your practice and ask yourself how you can provide greater access to all students.
• You are known for your work ethic. *You pride yourself on giving each and every challenge your all and know that to go far we need to go together.
• You are constantly improving. You know there is no such thing as perfection and your growth mindset keeps you striving each and every day.

• You are reflective. *You are honest, principled, smart, open to giving and receiving feedback and forced on doing right for all students.

Why P.S. 39?

• You are incredibly ambitious and want to help us reach each and every one of our students.
• Our Core Values resonate with you, see below.
• Being a part of an intentional community dedicated to making change both within and outside of our community is pivotal to you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Increases parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent and community organizations.
• Develops and maintains a strategic communication plan to share internal policies and information with the parent community through the use of our communication platform ParentSquare, social media channels and other methods as needed, and to make sure 100% of the parent community is reached.
• Writes and designs a weekly newsletter for families and school community members with information and events making sure it is in line with our core values and mission statement.
• Acts as the face of the school for admissions inquiries and enrollment and works closely with the guidance counselor and Pupil Accounting for kindergarten enrollment, discharges, and middle school transition.
• Serves as facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies or facilities issues.
• Manages the parent contact list, emergency contact list and Parent Square additions and deletions.
• Acts as the point person for NYCSA accounts providing letters and account creation codes to families, changing and managing passwords and troubleshooting where necessary.
• Conducts outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
• Convenes regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concerns to parents.
• Attends parent meetings along with the principal, where appropriate.
• Works with the school parent association, where needed, to provide assistance in establishing by-laws, holding elections and conducting their affairs in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Serves as a school liaison to Central and Field-based parent support staff.
• Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to the school’s educational program.
• Organizes back to school and other events to increase parental and community involvement and creates a welcoming school environment to parents.

Minimum Selection Criteria
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above; or an Associate’s degree or its educational equivalent and four years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above is preferred.

OR
A high school diploma and six years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above.
The following qualifications are also preferred for the position:

• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Presently or formerly a public school parent.
• Experience with convening workshops.
• Bilingual where there is 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 and/or community issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months.

Application: To download an application click here. To apply, please submit the required application along with a copy of your resume, no later than October 21, 2022, to:

Attention: Sara Panag, Principal

Please put "Parent Coordinator Posting" in the email subject line.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,235.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all health policies from the NYC Department of Education.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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