Family Engagement Mentor

About the Employer

Responsibilities

· Identify students that may require extra support to make academic progress in school · Use attendance and academic data to identify students at-risk · Collaborate with administrators and counselors to determine a plan of action · Communicate with students, families, and school staff to determine barriers that impede learning: · Gather information from a variety of sources to determine the cause of academic failings, chronic absenteeism, and/or other issues that are prohibiting a student's academic progress · Establish positive relationships with students and families, and engage them as a stakeholder to work towards solutions for these challenges · Keeping confidentiality at the forefront, continuously inform stakeholders of each student's situation as needed · Coordinate needed support for students and families by providing them with information regarding school expectations, community services, and other options that will assist them in navigating challenging circumstances: · Understand the educational and social resources available to students and families · Forge relationships with community agencies, connect families to these agencies, and guide families in navigating the paperwork, communication, and other requirements necessary to utilize these services · Work with counselors, administrators, teachers, mentors, and other school personnel to ensure student growth and academic achievement · Complete documentation in a timely fashion, including notes, logs, and time cards
• Under the direction of authorized administrators and working with the school's student and teacher assistance team, the Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor shall:

Qualifications

Reports to: Principal or Principal Designee
• Desire to work with at-risk students and their families to support a student's academic growth and personal well-being;
• Familiarity of Westfield's social services and understanding of family dynamics;
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Evaluation

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School Evaluation, observations by WRES Administration, and student/family feedback.

Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor - Westfield River

Position: Family Outreach and Engagement Mentor for WRES

Terms of Employment

• Must be available during the school day: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Part-time employment - up to 15 hours per week

Salary

Dates of Employment:
• Stipend: $30.00 per hour
• September 2026 – June 2027