Home to School Coordinator

Job DescriptionPosition: Home to School Coordinator Reports To: Principal Work Location: Twinfield Union School, Plainfield VTSalary: Based on ExperienceFLSA Status: ExemptOur MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.Teaching and Learning at Twinfield SchoolAt Twinfield, we design and implement high-quality instruction that is relevant to students lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of being respectful, responsible, inclusive, determined, and engaged through all elements of instruction to strongly emphasize authenticity, culture and relationships, curiosity, creativity, and design.We strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry, honoring their voices, questions, curiosity, and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities, where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally, creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community, and we ask educators to help students create and implement high-quality work that is rigorous and relevant. Position SummaryPosition Overview: The HomeSchool Coordinator serves as a bridge between families, students, and the school district to promote positive communication, collaboration, and student success. This position helps strengthen partnerships between home and school by supporting family engagement, assisting families in accessing school and community resources, improving communication, and helping remove barriers that may impact student attendance, engagement, behavior, and academic progress.The HomeSchool Coordinator works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, and community organizations to foster strong relationships and create a supportive educational environment for all students.Key Responsibilities: Maintain clear, consistent communication with families regarding instructional programs and student progress.Build collaborative partnerships with families and community partners to support student learning and success.Maintain consistent outreach to families even when difficult to reach or who face barriers to engagementCoordinate a variety of family engagement opportunities, including conferences, newsletters, open houses, and individual meetings.Job DutiesFamily and School CommunicationFacilitate positive, respectful, and culturally responsive communication between home and school.Assist families in understanding school procedures, expectations, programs, and available supports.Help school staff communicate effectively with families regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and school involvement.Support conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving between families and school personnel when concerns arise.Assist with interpretation or translation coordination when needed.Family Engagement and SupportEncourage and promote family involvement in school activities, meetings, and events.Build trusting relationships with students and families through regular outreach and communication.Conduct family outreach through phone calls, meetings, home visits (when appropriate), and community engagement.Identify barriers impacting student success and collaborate with families and staff to develop supportive solutions.Connect families with school-based and community resources related to academics, mental health, food security, housing, healthcare, transportation, and other needs.Student Support and AdvocacySupport student attendance initiatives and intervention efforts including developing attendance plans for students as needed.Collaborate with counselors, teachers, administrators, and support staff to improve student engagement and school connectedness.Assist students and families during transitions between grade levels, programs, or school placements.Advocate for student and family needs while supporting positive school relationships.Participate in student support meetings and problem-solving teams as appropriate including Act 264 Coordinated Service Plan meetings.Collaboration and CoordinationWork collaboratively with PK12 school staff to strengthen homeschool partnerships.Coordinate communication and outreach efforts for students and families needing additional support.Maintain partnerships with community organizations and agencies that provide services to children and families.Support district initiatives related to family engagement, school climate, attendance, and student wellness.Record-keeping and DocumentationMainta