What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Schools Coordinator position at Des Moines Public Schools?
Riverwoods Elementary
Job Summary:
Community Schools exist to build meaningful partnerships between families, schools, and the community leading to improved student learning, thriving families and vibrant neighborhoods. Community School (CS) Coordinators strengthen the bridge between the school and the community. The efforts of Community School Coordinators are categorized in four pillars: integrated student supports, expanded learning time and opportunities, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership and practice. CS Coordinators provide leadership for the coordination of community and school efforts driven by quantitative and qualitative data evolving from regular meetings of school teams and community partners.
Successful candidates for this position will possess:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or related field.
Experience in coordinating school-based services with community organizations.
Highly Qualified candidates for this position will possess:
Knowledge of student demographic, performance and anecdotal data
Salary Range for this position: $58,947 - $70,491
This represents the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.
- Position is 260 day calendar / 8 hours a day.
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Family Heath Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first year of employment ($600/year after that)
- There is opportunity to have the $600/year waived via participation HealthyU program.
- Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost (Single dental insurance coverage at no cost)
- Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)-a defined benefit plan
Des Moines Public Schools serves a community rich in diversity – in every measure of the term – and strives each and every day to support our students and staff so that they thrive, learn and belong. DMPS is committed to Becoming The Model of Urban Education Education, and creating a transformational system oriented toward equity and anti-racist leadership.
