Senior Parent Community Facilitator

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

January 8th, 2026 - January 25th, 2026

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires. 

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans 

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). 

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. 

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Parent & Family Community Facilitator assists an administrator or program team by providing District-wide training and guidance to administrators, parents, and Parent Community Facilitators regarding State, federal, and District policies and procedures of various parent and community and instructional programs.

Typical duties for this position include:

• Organizing and providing training, presentations, workshops, and guidance to Parent & Family Community Facilitators, District administrators, school coordinators, and other individuals or committees relating to parent and family engagement policies and various parent, family and community programs.
• Planning and coordinating District-wide conferences for various parent and family initiatives.
• Developing training materials and provides professional development workshops for staff members, parent and family center staff, parents and families and others involved in the school community.
• Creating, developing, and revising documents such as handbooks, resource guides, and guidelines for advisory committees and councils based on laws and Board policies. 
• Organizing outreach to parents/families and supporting the resolution of concerns to strengthen parent/family, school, and District partnerships.
• Conducting written evaluations of parent and family meetings and workshops.
• Surveying parents and families, the community, and school personnel for feedback to improve programs. 
• Conducting elections for various categorical programs and advisory committees as necessary.
• Documenting program activities by maintaining logs and compiling workshop, training, and meeting documents and materials. 
• Answering or refering questions regarding special education to the appropriate resource.
• Taking notes, writing summaries of meetings, and preparing a variety of reports.
• May plan and coordinate monthly parent/family and community meetings with school site administrators, school staff, and other District staff.
• May transport parents or guardians, staff, or supplies to meetings and conferences. 

The full class description can be found at https://bit.ly/3NABrek

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires. 

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. 

Experience: Three years of experience in a parent/family/community involvement program that included developing and providing workshops, training, and/or professional development. 

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Senior Parent Community Facilitator position is a knowledgeable, collaborative, and culturally responsive professional who is deeply committed to supporting families and strengthening school–community partnerships within a large, diverse public school system.

This individual brings a strong understanding of the issues affecting families from varied socio-economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and is well-versed in parent and community engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates familiarity and experience with LAUSD’s organizational structure, advisory committees, instructional programs, family engagement plans including the Strategic Plan, school, Region and District family engagement efforts.

The successful candidate is an effective communicator who writes clearly and accurately, applies correct grammar and punctuation, and conveys information professionally in person, by email, by telephone, and in other written formats. They are skilled in developing and delivering training courses/modules for District initiatives and workshops grounded in adult learning principles and are comfortable facilitating discussions and guiding groups in multicultural settings. This includes developing annotated agendas, PowerPoint presentations and facilitator guides, as well as delivering training to school site, Region and central office family engagement practitioners.

This role requires strong organizational and analytical abilities, including planning and coordinating District-wide conferences, analyzing evaluation data, compiling reports, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, remains calm and impartial under pressure, handles conflict fairly and openly, and presents factual information with professionalism and integrity.

The Senior Parent Community Facilitator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community representatives from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. They are a thoughtful advocate for children and families, capable of prioritizing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using technology and office equipment efficiently to support their work.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of a Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation and an interview. In a typical T&E, the education, training, and experience shown on your application materials is evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. The T&E process is intended to measure your job-related experience and evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Also, please make sure you upload a professional resume highlighting relevant education and experience applicable for this position. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders to prevent our correspondence from accidentally being placed into your spam or junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Jessie Leanos at Jessie.Leanos@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. 

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. 

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