Family Engagement Manager - Title I
Mission:
The National Title 1 Family Engagement Manger will be responsible to oversee the implementation and execution of the Title 1 program for IDEA Public Schools across Texas. This position will ensure the organization stays in compliance with the federal program, manage and support regions and schools to remain in compliance, lead family engagement events and work to build partnerships within the communities we serve to empower and develop resources to support all IDEA families, as well as ensuring the organization stays in compliance with our McKinney Vento Act and at-risk population.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Location:
This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
Up to 25% of time
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
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Oversee and manage the annual calendar for Title 1 compliance. You will ensure 100% of campuses are following the expectations set, meet the deadlines for completion and are storing all necessary documentation required for the federal program in our mandated storage software platform
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Oversee the development and execution of McKinney Vento Act with supporting program implementation across Texas
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Manage and implement procedures, systems, and controls the eligibility of homeless students and ensure that appropriate services, to include training, are delivered to staff across IDEA Public schools
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Manage the annual budget cycle for each region and campus that is aligned to the federal funding we receive for Title 1 – family engagement across Texas. You will be a responsible steward and business partner to the business office to ensure schools have the appropriate funds available and are using it for the appropriate tasks.
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Manage, monitor and update the compliance policy library for Texas as it pertains to Title 1- family engagement. And provide materials that need to be board approved to the Vice President of the functional team
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Observe, coach and give feedback to campuses and regions as they implement the expectations for the Titel 1 program. Utilize feedback from the field to make national planning and support stronger as the year progresses
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Lead the management of the annual Title 1 compliance calendar, which includes parent meetings to provide feedback on district policies, initiatives, and programs. You will be responsible to create, review and update any compliance and policy documentation and ensure the most updated requirements from both the state and federal guidelines are posted in the appropriate places
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead training for stakeholders to ensure they have the tools and resources available to them to execute Title 1 expectations.
- Develop and lead parent training sessions that will be led in-person and virtually by yourself or business partners in the region. The training sessions will be grounded in teaching parenting skills to support their students' academic and social-emotional success. You will be expected to host at least 1 topic of parent training per quarter in English and Spanish (you can work with partners to present in Spanish; you are not required to speak Spanish)
- Oversee the development of and execution of 2 regional community engagement events to bring community vendors/businesspeople/ service providers together with our families.
- Collaborate with school counselors to develop family activities to support organizational goals of enrollment, ADA and persistence.
- Maintain documentation and records for compliance through visible data tracking tool to monitor compliance throughout the district
- Act as McKinney Vento liaison for the State of Texas and respond within 24-48 hours to any state or federal officials' requests.
Knowledge and Skills – Competencies
Make Strategic Decisions: This team member uses data, feedback, and insights to inform thoughtful decision-making, while considering the impact on their direct reports and team. They communicate decisions with clear rationale and begin to connect their choices to broader team objectives.
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Manage Work and Teams: This team member sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. They prioritize work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.
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Grow Self and Others: This team member regularly offers affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation. They provide transparent, candid performance insights and offer consistent coaching and development aligned with individual goals, supporting both direct reports and cross-functional partners.
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Build a Culture of Trust: This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution.
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Communicate Deliberately: This team member communicates thoughtfully by anticipating potential misunderstandings and providing necessary context to ensure clarity. They leverage structured communication channels to address challenges, ask meaningful questions, and guide conversations toward solutions, while actively listening to the concerns of others.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
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Years of experience: 3+ educational setting experience, preferably leading work that involved family and community engagement
- Organized, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with social media channels
- Relationship driven, mission aligned
- Event organization
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to navigate stairs or use an elevator.
- Must be able to navigate a campus with staff, students and families present
- When not at schools, this is a sedentary position
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $68,000 and $79,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
