POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community School Coordinator (CSC) is responsible
for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the
community school strategy at the site level.
The CSC is responsible for facilitating the process of transforming the
school into a full-service community school.
CSC works in partnership with the school administrator and the Site
Based Leadership Team to assess the school community’s needs and assets; coordinates all student and
family support services, and create a learning environment in partnership with
school administration that supports student achievement and wellness. The
Community School Coordinator must work to create a high performing Community
School partnership wherein students and families are supported, community
members are connected, and successful outcomes emerge.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Implement a menu of needs-driven, high
quality programs and services in adherence with the community school model,
including but not limited to early childhood programs, expanded learning and
enrichment opportunities, health services, parent/family engagement, adult
education, direct material assistance, and interventions, and targets to
chronically absent students;
Advise the principal on how to integrate
partners and community members into school governance structure (i.e., School
Leadership, School Safety, Child Study, and Attendance teams);
Work with the school administration to
integrate academic and non-academic support with school priorities;
Act as a point person for agencies and
programs interested in partnering with the school and help broker new
partnerships that are aligned with school goals and needs;
Support the research/evaluation of the
community school by supervising and coordinating the collection of data, timely
submission of reports and responses to other requests for information made by
the initiative’s leadership;
Effectively and professionally
communicate through small and large presentations to groups within the school
community and school system’s community;
Independently answer routine questions
and correspondence from parents, staff, students, and community not requiring
the principal or supervisor’s attention;
Supervise all program partners providing
out-of-school time services at the community school;
Establish a family resource center for
families that provides information about school and community resources;
Organize and oversee a community
resource and needs assessment process;
Seek input from teachers, school staff,
parents, and students on a regular basis
to determine ongoing needs of students and families;
Coordinate city, school district, and
community based organization services at school site;
Coordinate the allocation of space in
conjunction with school administration for student and family support services,
and for special events;
Responds to parent concerns as
appropriate; and
Perform other duties as assigned by the
Director of Community Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Demonstrate experience with federal
programs and/or working with schools in school improvement;
Experience coordinating and/or managing
programs in an educational, non-profit,
and/or human services setting;
Ability to communicate and work with
families;
Strong written and verbal communication
skills;
A high degree of cultural awareness and
competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families;
Available to work a flexible schedule
that includes evenings and some weekends;
Strong interpersonal and supervisory
skills;
Ability to negotiate and mediate to
attain win-win situations;
Experience developing and managing
program budgets;
Self-motivated with the ability to work
independently, as well as part of a team;
Understands and respects the diversity
of families’ economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations;
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with all staff, students, families, and the
public;
Computer literacy to include the use of
Microsoft Word and Google applications;
Ability to demonstrate good judgment,
tact, confidentiality, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy;
Knowledge of research-based strategies
that support parent, family and community engagement;
Ability to manage multiple tasks and
coordinate events that foster family and community participation;
Effective time and project management
skills; and
Ability to maintain documentation to
provide evidence of parental engagement activities at the assigned school.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university required; Master’s degree preferred. Three (3) to five (5)
years of related work experience preferred, to include experience in community
organizing, education, health or social work, and knowledge of community-based
organizations. Must be comfortable with
the use of data and presenting data to small and large groups. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred, other
languages desired.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Community School Coordinator is required to attend professional development sessions facilitated by the Office of Director of Community Schools. Each training session will provide opportunities for capacity building and growth, collaborative discussions, and understanding of administrative responsibilities.