Community Schools Coordinator

The Community Schools Coordinator is a dedicated staff member responsible for bringing together integrated resources to create learning environments that help all students succeed. The coordinator will support a ‘whole-child’ approach, in line with the California Community Schools Model, with an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The Community Schools Coordinator will partner with staff, families, and community-based organizations to create the conditions students need to thrive. Additionally, the Community School Coordinator is responsible for implementing systems, procedures, and policies; monitoring and implementing projects and supporting monitoring of budgets. The position is 90% at school sites and 10% at the Network Office.The Community Schools Coordinator reports to the Director of Community SchoolsConducts needs assessments by working with school administrators, counselors, teachers, partner agencies, parents, and students to identify barriers to learning, available resources, and gaps in servicesIdentifies, engages, and recruits partners to offer programs and services for students and families based on the community’s needs assessmentDevelops the continuum of services for the students, families, and community members within the school neighborhoodAssists directly with information sharing and referral services to maintain an effective referral process to community resourcesCreates, strengthens, and maintains the bridge between the school and the community by creating opportunities for shared leadership and trustFacilitates and provides leadership through collaboration to resolve related issues to service delivery, access, and coordinationAssesses for improvement and shared accountability between partnershipsAdvocates for students, families, and community members within the school neighborhoodEstablishes and coordinates service teams to ensure needs are being met and services are being maximized to the extent possible and to make adjustments as neededSupports families during the SART Process Conducts Home Visits as neededFacilitates a Community Schools Advisory CouncilCollaborates with Network staff to support alignment between schools and NetworkCollaborate with Site Admin, ELOP Coordinator, counselors, Operations teams, and other site staffDevelop and facilitate school and network-wide family workshopsQualifications and Experience

AA degree or a minimum of 60 semester units requiredBA degree highly preferredAt least two years of experience working with youth and families requiredAt least two years of experience in a role that manages schedules, facilities, staff, or program developmentCurrent CPR and 1st Aid Certificate or within 3 months of employmentCriminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test required prior to employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability in working with youth, parents, and community leadersStrong organization skills and calendaring skillsStrong communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to gather quantitative and observational data and monitor program trends

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