Salary: $6,033.00 - $7,963.00 Monthly
Location : 050 - District Office, 501 Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-E49-TM
Department: Education
Division: Community Schools, Family, Engagement
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

***This recruitment is promotional only***

BASIC FUNCTION
Under general direction, the Senior Family & Community Engagement Specialist (FACES) serves as a high-level practitioner and mentor within the Family and Community Engagement team. In addition to performing the standard duties of a Family and Community Engagement Specialist (FACES), this role provides strategic guidance and support to other FACE staff to ensure district-wide consistency and program effectiveness. The Senior FACES will work closely with the FACE Manager to support the implementation of the district's family and community engagement strategic goals; perform other related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:

• Required: A Bachelor's degree with a major in communications, social services, career development, counseling, education, or a closely related field.
• Preferred: A Master's degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Three or more years of experience developing and administering parent training programs, facilitating school relationships with community groups, and connecting families with community service agencies.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience in a Lead or Senior capacity, including project management or staff mentoring.
• Substitution: Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a one year of experience for one year of education basis.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• License/Insurance Certification: Access to reliable transportation for job-related travel.
• Secondary Language: Positions in this classification are required to speak, read, and write fluently in a designated second language.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF (Typically learned through formal training or education):

• Community resource organizations including various Federal, State, and County agencies.
• Written and spoken English as well as a designated second language necessary to meet the needs of non-English speaking families.
• Principles and techniques of parent education and family involvement.
• Federal, state, and county resources including those agencies funded from government and private sources in the areas of health and education.
• Cultural backgrounds of socio-economic groups and individuals involved in the communities served.
• Parent education training and staff development.
• Laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities, including McKinney-Vento Act requirements and Foster Youth protections.
• Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
• Requirements of federal and state mandates for parent involvement meetings.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Strategic planning principles and program evaluation methodologies.

SKILL TO (Typically attained through formal training or practice):

• Perform public relations and communications services.
• Develop and maintain positive and nurturing relationships with families and the community.
• Understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to FACES staff regarding district policies, federal mandates, and best practices.
• Prepare complex technical reports regarding program progress and compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Speak effectively in public and navigate complex interpersonal situations with tact and patience.
• Use modern office equipment and software applications, including database systems (Aeries, CalPADS), survey platforms (Qualtrics), and transportation management tools (RideIQ/HopSkipDrive).
• Lead and coordinate district-wide events, translation services, and multi-site logistics.

ABILITY TO (Typically a personal quality attained without formal training, education, or practice):

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and a designated secondary language.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:

• Employees in this classification work inside and may work outside when monitoring student activities;
• Employees work in direct contact with the public, students, parents, and other District staff;
• May be subjected to negative interpersonal situations and be exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.);
• Employees must perform with a high volume of work and tight deadlines, with continuously changing priorities and interruptions; and may work alone without guidance from a supervisor;
• Subject to evening and/or weekend duty as required by scheduled and unscheduled district and public events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employees in this classification walk, stand, and must be able to sit for long periods of time;
• Carry, push, pull, stoop, bend, and use fingers repetitively;
• Use both hands simultaneously, and may lift 5 to 25 lbs. unassisted;
• Must speak clearly and hear normal voice conversation; and use a computer and telephone.
• Kneel, repeated bending, reach overhead and maintain balance;
• Use fingers repetitively with repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrist or hands;
• See small details including depth and color

Examples of Duties

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIALIZED ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
STRATEGIC & LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• Provides guidance and training to FACES staff regarding district policies, federal mandates, and best practices for Family & Community Engagement to ensure district-wide consistency.
• Provides organizational and planning support for district-wide summits, college and career fairs, community resource expos aligned with the Family and Community Engagement mission, and orientation events across feeder schools to ensure a seamless transition for incoming families.
• Leads district-wide logistical coordination for community schools-based events, including securing translation services, childcare coordination, and multi-site event support.
• Collaborates with the FACE Manager on public relations strategy for major events across social media, websites, and email blasts to maximize community turnout.
• Collaborates with staff to create informational and marketing materials, such as video tutorials and newsletters.
• Supports the volunteer application process by keeping an updated database of all volunteers and providing logistical assistance as needed.

McKINNEY-VENTO & FOSTER YOUTH DUTIES

• Serves as district point of contact for McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth (FY) compliance; consults with registrars to determine McKinney-Vento eligibility and rights regarding school of origin versus school of residence.
• Reaches out to community partners to solicit donations and partnerships; keeps inventory and organization of the donation storage bin; distributes school supply donations to families upon request.
• Attends and participates in Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), Anaheim, and homeless collaborative meetings; collaborates with feeder elementary and neighboring district liaisons.
• Assists with transportation needs for McKinney-Vento, Foster Youth, and other special circumstances; arranges transportation, including managing changes and cancellations.
• Monitors communication regarding incoming and outgoing Foster Youth; facilitates communication between social workers and OCDE liaisons; assists in verifying Foster Youth status between social workers and OCDE.
• Refers and connects families experiencing homelessness to housing and shelter agencies, and connects families to site FACES and other Community Schools staff.
• Serves as district point person to Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA); distributes OCTA bus passes/wave cards to school sites.
• Runs queries for updated Foster Youth and McKinney-Vento lists as requested by the FACE team and other departments.
• Pulls CalPADS reports and Foster Focus lists to cross-reference updated special group populations.
• Completes needs assessments with families to determine McKinney-Vento eligibility and housing situation.
• Tracks and organizes Mental Health forms; works with translators to convert forms into various languages and with IT to convert formats.
• Identifies students on AERIES with McKinney-Vento status; presents and guides registrars and new colleagues on identification procedures.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participates in meetings (e.g. parent education programs) with students, parents, and community organizations regarding school programs and their relationship to the community.
• Collaborates in the formulation of educational goals and objectives utilizing the participation of parents, community members, and school personnel.
• Designs and implements programs and training that involve parents in school activities such as parent education programs, workshops, and social service programs.
• Provides program and logistical support to facilitators of state and federal county-wide parent meetings (PTSA, SSC, ELAC, DELAC, SPAC) by contributing to program content and coordinating translation services, arranging refreshments, etc.
• Meets with parent groups, school administrators, county officials, and social service providers to provide technical training about developing parent education programs.
• Creates training content, activities, and agendas for parent workshops and education programs; assists in developing modules for Parent Leadership Academy (PLA) and other similar workshops; maintains records of parent attendance at meetings and workshops.
• Publicizes parent events through newsletters, weekly announcements, school's website, and social media.
• Coordinates translation services and childcare to ensure parents have access to parent education events and services.
• Evaluates parent education programs and training; evaluates progress of parent skills and/or knowledge relevant to activities.
• Prepares agendas, takes notes, and prepares minutes following parent meetings.
• Identifies community resources; maintains records of resources.
• Networks and collaborates with community organizations and clubs.
• Makes referrals to community agencies for needs relating to counseling, welfare, housing, employment, and job training, or other social service agencies; directly connects families to community resources; assists parents/students with applications for community and education services and public transportation.
• Communicates school and district news, opportunities for parent involvement, and program goals by hosting information sessions, sending out email blasts, making phone calls, and/or circulating parent-focused newsletters.
• Collaborates with feeder schools to communicate information and plan events regarding family engagement activities such as orientations and other similar events.
• Prepares and delivers correspondence, notifications, and presentations in English and a designated secondary target language; assists in recording messages related to duties in the target language.
• Coordinates and assists in the facilitation of Mental Health and substance abuse awareness workshops for parents.
• Assists in the coordination of school site surveys (e.g., Heads Up Check Up, CHKS), including parent communication, survey creation, list distribution, and data tracking.
• Works with appropriate staff to create and distribute communications through the Qualtrics platform.
• Assists with Parent Engagement Events as part of the FACES team; participates in the facilitation of PEP workshops.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Recruitment Information

RECRUITMENT TYPE: Promotional - Only current employees may apply.

CERTIFICATION TYPE: Promotional - Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. Current employees will receive additional preference points based on longevity before placement on the list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.
Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requiremen