Community Parent Involvement Specialist - Pleasantville Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support Services/Early Childhood Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Special Services Department Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 09/15/2025 Pleasantville Public Schools Pleasantville, New Jersey Job Description Early Childhood Program Non-Certified TITLE: Community Parental Involvement Specialist QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with five years of experience;

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, guidance, and counseling, education or other related field preferred;

Minimum of three (3) years in the delivery of a variety of social service and or education programs;

Knowledge of community-based social services agencies and resources in the area;

Ability to work collaboratively with parents, community service providers and school staff;

Skilled in providing training to parents on a variety of topics related to the general development of young children;

Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1.

Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4

Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Early Childhood and/or designee JOB GOAL: To work with schools, parents and community-based social services agencies to ensure access to the Pleasantville Public Schools Early Childhood Programs and community social services resources for early childhood students. To plan, develop, implement and coordinate the parent involvement program as described in the Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten programs. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and facilitates family need assessment in conjunction with social workers, DHS coordinating social worker, ECAS, family workers'

Staff the Early Childhood Advisory Council, and coordinate regular meetings under the direction of the ECH supervisor and in conjunction with the ECAC chair;

Organize and oversee district-wide preschool parent involvement activities/ workshops, coordinating with teachers, master teachers, social workers and family workers;

Assist teachers, social workers and family workers in referring families to various community based organizations as needed;

Assist teachers, social workers and family workers in facilitating parental follow-up with other district personnel as needed i.e. nurse, child study team, attendance officer and principal;

Perform such additional duties and activities the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.

Speak and hear.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.

Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.

Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employee, salary and work year as set by the Board of Education annual evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education Date: Salary Starting Range: $53,000.00 to $63,000.00 Legal References: N.J.S.A. 7F Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment; exception N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority over pupils N.J.S.A. 18A:25-4 School register; keeping N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc. N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirement prohibited N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employment and contracts N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required N.J.A.C. 18A:37 Discipline of pupils N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education N.J.A.C. 6A:8 Standards and assessment See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.4 Authority for requirement to establish early childhood education programs N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.4 Requirements for early childhood education programs See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to support student development N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 Student records N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 Attendance and pupil accounting Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et. seq.