Resources for Parents

As a member of the school staff supervised by the school principal, the Parent Coordinator will accomplish these functions by partnering with, and supporting the work of, their Parent Association/Parent Teacher Association, School Leadership Team, community groups and parent advisory councils.

They work closely with school staff, school leadership teams, parent associations, community groups, and parent advisory councils to engage families and involve them in school communities. They also are charged with identifying issues of concern to families and working with school leaders to ensure that these issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Parent Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

• Increase parent involvement in the school by working closely with school, parent, and community organizations.
• Serve as facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies or facilities issues.
• Conduct outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
• Convene regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concerns to parents.
• Attend parent meetings.
• Work with the school parent association when asked to provide assistance in establishing by-laws and conducting their affairs in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Serve as a school liaison to central OFIA and its staff.
• Maintain ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to support the school’s educational program.
• Organize open school night and other events to increase parental and community involvement, and create a welcoming school environment to parents

For more information regarding the role of a Parent Coordinator clink on the link below
http://schools.nyc.gov/Employees/ParentCoordinators/default.htm