Family & Community Engagement Contact

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

12-29-2026

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION

Working under the direction and supervision of the school principal and/or the assistant principal along with the supervision and guidance from the Title I Office, the Family and Community Engagement Contact (FACE) promotes access and equity opportunities for all students and families, and works in collaboration with all school-based staff to establish home-school partnerships as well as supports school-based family engagement. The Family and Community Engagement Contact effectively communicates school-based family engagement opportunities and provides resources to families around academics, social-emotional learning, and other outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess an awareness of the strategic plan of the Howard County Public School System 

• Acquire an awareness of the Howard County Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Policy and Title I Family-School Compact and Plan

• Actively participate and serve as a member of the school-based Title I Team, Family Engagement Team, Student Support Team, and/or the School Improvement Team 

• Collaborate with all liaisons, and other support staff (including Community School Site Coordinator where applicable) in the school-building to support families and students needs

• Build relationships with stakeholders to create an inclusive and supportive environment

• Work in collaboration with families to remove barriers that affect students from reaching their full potential 

• Recruit Title I family members to participate on school-based committees 

• Assist in gathering input from all stakeholders to drive school-based family engagement initiatives

• Use school-based staff, family, and community input to make decisions for family engagement events

• Assist in the planning of and participate in school family engagement events

• Communicate and collaborate with Title I school-based staff, central office personnel, and community members to exchange information on current programs and services that support students and their families

• Build knowledge of the community partnerships within the school and other available resources for families

• Provide access to community resources that support academic and mental health needs and supports for families and students

• Engage in professional growth opportunities to enhance their knowledge on supporting family engagement and building the capacity of school-based staff around family engagement

• Facilitate and log home-school connection using multiple modes of communication

The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all the following qualifications, listed below, to be considered for the vacancy. Use the application, letter of introduction, and resume to specifically address each qualification.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field or at least five years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a K-12 educational setting and working with diverse populations 

• Knowledge of the vision/mission/goals of the Howard County Public School System and Strategic Plan

• An eagerness to work with students, parents, and families 

• Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff 

• An ability to accept assignments and carry them out to completion 

SALARY 

Hourly Rate of Pay $30/hr.  

Position is anticipated to work a maximum of 17 Total hours per week between assigned locations.  Actual assigned work location and daily work hours are dependent upon school system needs. 

Temporary employees are not benefits eligible.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Please complete the online application in a timely manner. There will be a pre-screening of applicant credentials before inviting candidates in for an interview. Only applicants who submit all the requested information by the closing date of the vacancy will be considered for this position. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. 

Please note that a completed application includes: 

• A complete application form that includes a listing of employment locations with dates of employment and names of direct supervisors. 

• All required supplemental materials (i.e.: resume, letter of introduction, transcripts, certificates, etc.)

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: 

Temporary Services 

[email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected].

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.