Description
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Family Outreach Coordinator at East Academy in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Family Outreach Coordinator is responsible for engaging families and ensuring clear, accessible communication regarding grant-funded programs and direct student services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to inform families about grant-funded initiatives, including new or expanded programs.
- Build strong relationships with families to increase awareness, participation, and trust.
- Provide clear, timely, and accessible information about available direct student services.
- Ensure parents have sufficient time and resources to make informed choices prior to student enrollment in services.
- Support families in understanding program options, eligibility, and expected outcomes.
- Translate complex program information into parent-friendly formats.
- Ensure communication methods are inclusive and accessible to diverse family populations.
- Publicly report provider performance related to student outcomes in a clear, understandable format.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather and present data on program effectiveness.
- Maintain transparency in how services impact student achievement.
- Work closely with school leadership, program staff, and external providers to ensure consistent messaging.
- Coordinate with community partners to expand outreach and support for families.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Social Work, or a related field.
- Experience in family engagement, community outreach, or education programs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present complex information in a clear, accessible manner.
- Experience working with diverse populations and multilingual communities is a plus.
- Knowledge of ESSA or education grant requirements preferred.
Working Conditions:
- May include evening or weekend events to accommodate family schedules.
- Occasional travel within the district/community.
- Yearly position dependent on grant funding.
Benefits:
- Salary range: $47,000 - $50,000
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Discounted childcare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance