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SY26-27 Family Engagement Manager

Livingston Road

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Family Engagement Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring students and families feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their educational journey. Working closely with school leaders, staff, students, families, and community partners, you will lead attendance initiatives, strengthen family engagement, and connect families with resources that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In this role, you will support students and families through:

Lead Attendance and Student Success Initiatives

  • Manage attendance systems and intervention processes to ensure accurate attendance records and timely support for students experiencing attendance challenges.
  • Monitor attendance and student data to identify trends, address barriers to attendance, and implement targeted interventions that improve student engagement and outcomes.
  • Partner with students, families, and school staff to address attendance concerns, support student well-being, and promote a culture of attendance.
  • Design and lead attendance campaigns, celebrations, and programming that encourage consistent student attendance and engagement.
  • Provide training and support to staff on attendance systems, protocols, and effective attendance intervention practices.

Strengthen Family Engagement and Community Partnerships

  • Plan and execute family engagement programs, events, and initiatives aligned to school priorities and student achievement goals.
  • Develop and manage family communication strategies that keep families informed, connected, and engaged in the life of the school.
  • Connect students and families with school-based and community resources that support academic success, health, and overall well-being.
  • Partner with school leaders and family-facing staff to implement best practices that strengthen family engagement and increase participation.

Ensure Student Welfare and Compliance

  • Support educational neglect reporting processes and ensure timely, accurate compliance with attendance-related requirements.
  • Support students and families experiencing housing instability by coordinating access to school and community resources.
  • Monitor attendance and engagement systems to ensure they effectively support vulnerable student populations and remove barriers to student success.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant attendance, student welfare, and McKinney-Vento requirements to ensure compliance and high-quality support for students and families.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking talented professionals driven by outcomes, equity, and continuous improvement, and who have the discipline and urgency to build teams that enable every student to meet a high bar.

  • Achievement Orientation: You believe that strong talent and human resources practices are the foundation of student success and operate with a deep sense of ownership over hiring outcomes.
  • Demonstrated Commitment: You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
  • Mission Alignment: You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Growth Mindset & Professionalism: You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Experience in family engagement, student support services, attendance management, social work, community outreach, or a related field; experience in a school setting is strongly preferred
  • Experience developing and implementing attendance interventions, family engagement programs, or student support initiatives that improve student outcomes
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with students, families, school staff, and community organizations
  • Experience analyzing student, attendance, and family engagement data to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive action
  • Knowledge of attendance laws, Educational Neglect reporting requirements, and/or McKinney-Vento regulations preferred
  • Experience using student information systems and data management platforms; experience with Infinite Campus, Qlik, or similar systems is preferred

MORE ABOUT US
Ingenuity Prep offers among the strongest compensation and benefits packages of any public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

  • Competitive compensation with up to 7% annual salary growth
  • 401(k) IRA with 100% match up to 3% + Smart Save auto increase option
  • 100% employer-paid medical, disability, and life insurance for employees + dependents; 50% spouse coverage for medical; 50% employer-paid dental + vision
  • Paid parental leave for all staff, regardless of gender
  • Ongoing wellness support with monthly Wellness Days + free mental health services
  • MacBook Air provided for professional and personal use, 100% IP-paid cell phone plan (keep your number!), and tax-free commuter benefits
  • Robust coaching and learning model with monthly PD and staff-led learning; dedicated time and funding for growth with early-release Wednesdays + external PD funds

Salary Range: $73,833 - $92,208 (commensurate with 1-10 years of experience)

Ingenuity Prep does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  However, at this time, we do not provide job sponsorship for international candidates.

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