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Pinon Unified School District

Public K-12 school district

Family Engagement Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$50.3k - $63.9k
Mid
Associate's
Pinon, AZ, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate of Arts degree is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Navajo.
  • Work experience in education.
  • Ability to work with the public and demonstrate cultural awareness of the families served.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, parents, and the general public.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Strong organizational skills and proficiency in using technology as a communication tool.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences using multiple mediums.
  • Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Google Suites.
  • Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license.
  • Ten-year Navajo Nation Background Check Verification.
  • Valid Identity Verified Prints Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card.
  • Proven successful employment record.
Responsibilities
  • Support and articulate the district's vision and mission to families and the greater school community.
  • Develop and publish a monthly newsletter and create and maintain the family engagement website.
  • Communicate regularly with families about school events and opportunities through monthly tips, strategies, and ideas.
  • Coordinate and facilitate district-level family engagement sessions.
  • Facilitate monthly FIAT meetings to address District and Schools Integrated Action Plan needs.
  • Participate in monthly Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Committee and Title VI Parent Advisory Committee meetings.
  • Coordinate recognition initiatives for family and community volunteers.
  • Collaborate with local, regional, and state organizations to help families understand academic standards, assessments, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Administer, analyze, and distribute surveys assessing family needs at local schools and/or district level.
  • Maintain complete documentation of family engagement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and parent communications to meet Title I requirements.
  • Serve as an active member of the District Instructional Leadership Team.
  • Supervise school-site Family Involvement Action Team coordinators.
  • Submit monthly progress reports to the immediate supervisor.
  • Coordinate and implement research-based family engagement strategies to engage families in improving student achievement at home, off-site, and in the local community.
  • Work with school leadership to implement Governing Board policies, procedures, and administrative regulations related to family and community engagement.
  • Collaborate with families, teachers, and the school leadership team to develop a family-friendly school climate.
  • Create opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or socioeconomic or racial barriers to participate in education initiatives and enrichment workshops.
  • Support student recruitment efforts as needed.
  • Make home visits as needed.
  • Coordinate community-group training on district curriculum, state educational standards, and the district assessment program to improve student learning and performance.
  • Attend local chapter and community meetings quarterly and provide reports.
  • Collaborate with the community to plan active participation with the district.
  • Promote families as partners by involving them in decisions about family engagement activities and school improvement.
  • Recruit community volunteers.
  • Help families understand how to support classroom learning through activities at home and in after-school and extracurricular programs, communicate effectively with children, teachers, and other school staff, and participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing school-parent compacts, policies, and school planning and improvement.
  • Display ethical behavior when working with students, families, school personnel, and outside agencies.
  • Protect the confidentiality of records and information obtained through professional duties, and use discretion in sharing information within legal limits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Navajo culture.
  • Knowledge of educational standards and data-driven decision-making.
  • History of local leadership in community affairs and advocacy for educational issues within the community.

About the company

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Pinon Unified School District

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Pinon Unified School District is a public school district serving Piñon, Arizona. It provides elementary, middle, high school, and online education along with transportation, meals, student services, and district operations. The district serves students and families in the local Navajo Nation community and works with public education partners. Its schools combine classroom teaching with special education, counseling, athletics, administration, facilities, transportation, technology, and community engagement. Work spans teachers, instructional support, special education, counseling, transportation, food service, facilities, and administration.

Company Size

51-200

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Headquarters

Pinon, Arizona

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What believers are saying

  • NCES lists 1,019 students for 2024–25, supporting a manageable district scale.
  • The district runs active enrollment, federal programs, and community events through 2026.
  • JOM funding explicitly supports technology integration, enrichment, and Navajo-language programming.

What critics are saying

  • Arizona Auditor General cited USFR noncompliance on June 4, 2026.
  • Internal investigators found $115,365.85 cash missing and $2 million in undeposited checks.
  • A state financial probe and missing-money scandal threaten superintendent credibility and board stability.

What makes Pinon Unified School District unique

  • Piñon USD centers Diné language, culture, history, and immersion through JOM.
  • The February 11, 2026 Parent Summit deepens family engagement across the district.
  • Construction on the football field and track signals visible campus investment for fall 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Professional Development
  • Mental Health Support