Director Of Parent & Family Engagement
Working in service of families and young people with disabilities (from birth to age 26+) across all 5 boroughs of New York City, and in partnership with NYC Public Schools, New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education, and a wide range of CBOs, primary responsibilities are to:Provide overall strategic vision as leader of school-age programs; supervise team of 8 professional development coaches specializing in parent and family engagement; cultivate and maintain key… Show more Working in service of families and young people with disabilities (from birth to age 26+) across all 5 boroughs of New York City, and in partnership with NYC Public Schools, New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education, and a wide range of CBOs, primary responsibilities are to:Provide overall strategic vision as leader of school-age programs; supervise team of 8 professional development coaches specializing in parent and family engagement; cultivate and maintain key partnerships with NYSED, NYC Public Schools, and public and community-based organizations to promote positive outcomes for youth with disabilities;Engage in systems change work and strategic initiatives to improve academic and social/emotional learning outcomes for students with disabilities; Build capacity and foster sustainability with all levels of education personnel (district and school-based admins, teachers, related service providers, parent coordinators, guidance counselors) to cultivate warm, inviting, culturally responsive and relevant education communities for families and children with disabilities;Ensure development and delivery of exemplar training, coaching, resources, and direct assistance help-line support to all partners and stakeholders.NYSED - OSE:Senior Leadership Team, NYC Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers Director, Manhattan FACE CenterDirector, Staten Island FACE Center Show less