SY26-27 Family Engagement Manager

Responsibilities

• 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:
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Additional Information

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.

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