WORK DAY: Part-time, 5 hours per day
WORK CALENDAR: 180 duty days per year. Temporary.
Click link to review the 2026-2027 ESP Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: B-2-2; non-exempt
Salary:
Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.
ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026
Hiring Manager: Kris Davidson, Gage Principal
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Job Description:
The Family Engagement Ambassador serves as a positive connector between the school, families, and the broader community. In a culturally rich and diverse environment, this position champions the cultural wealth of families, fostering strong partnerships that enhance student success and build a sense of belonging for all. The ambassador helps in the creation and implementation of programming to promote equitable access, meaningful family engagement, and community collaboration.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience working with elementary age students.
Computer skills preferred.
Flexibility and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a cooperative team member.
Positive rapport with children and the broader school community.
Experience working with diverse families in educational or community settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with community resources and services.
Regular on time attendance is required with the flexibility to work some evenings or weekends.
Required Dispositions:
In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for family engagement ambassadors include:
Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
Takes responsibility for learning of our students and his/her own performance.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students and families.
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school/community team.
Won't shy away from today's educational and social challenges.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a proven track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
District Information:
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