Community School Coordinator

This position exists in the Schenectady City School District and is, in close collaboration with Department of Innovation, Equity and Engagement (IEE) and school principal, responsible for program planning, administration and supervision for the identified School. Responsibilities including the Family Empowerment Center and its Facilitator, Extended, Connected Learning Programs, the School Based Health Center, and an array of child and family services (e.g., mental health, career counseling, child welfare services).

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Location/Program Support:

• Plan, implement and evaluate 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 assistance and interventions targeted to chronically absent students
• Configure and evaluate wrap-around services for students involved in several systems (e.g., child welfare, mental health) in close collaboration with teachers and the principal
• Supervise and monitor School contracts with Ellis Hospital, Child Guidance and other support partners including the Boys & Girls Club
• Organize activities and events for the School
• Work closely with the district's Adult Education Program to develop a variety of classes for parents including English Language Instruction, problem-solving, numeracy and other language skills, career and technical education, community interests, computers, basic skills, distance learning, GED, parenting and other programs that increase their quality of life and education
• Align and integrate all extended day and support programming within Department of IEE, the Principal and school day curriculum
• Assist Department of IEE, Principals, teachers and other community/school stakeholders in promoting a college and career readiness campaign, helping with social marketing and organizing college, career and enrichment field trips
• Assist the Department of IEE and Principal in developing firm connections with early childhood education providers, and improving transition supports needed for students entering kindergarten and children moving on to middle school
• Attend Program Conferences

Communication/Customer Service:

• Convene and serve on the site-based Community School Leadership Team, co-led by the Principal and Community School Coordinator, to identify needs, set priorities and coordinate strategy
• Represent the Community School in various public forums as needed and participate in advocacy activities to promote the initiative
• Conduct outreach to community partners and expand and coordinate services as directed by Department of IEE and School Principal
• Organize special events including those celebrating the successes of the community school
• Coordinate with SCSD Communications Officer for press releases and event publicity
• Supervise the Family Empowerment Facilitator and assist this person in developing, evaluating and continuously improving conventional parent involvement programs and innovative collective parent empowerment and family support programs;
• Supervise the Program Secretary

Recordkeeping/Database Management/Evaluation:

• Assist Department of IEE and School Principal in managing the program budget and purchasing
• Collect data and outcome reporting from partners, school building and district personnel for NYSED reporting with special attention to community data and its uses in school and classroom improvement planning
• Development of evaluation-driven and continuous quality improvement data protocols for connecting out-of-school time learning and student engagement strategies to classrooms, with teachers as co-designers
• Development of evaluation-driven and continuous quality improvement service protocols for students, parents, teachers, community partners and all program stakeholders

Documents Preparation:

• Prepare public presentations on Community School Model for various audiences
• Prepare draft grant-related accountability and financial reports for NYSED for review by the School Principal and the SCSD Director of Planning and Accountability
• Prepare quarterly performance and accountability reports including student data measures and partner data for the School Principal

• Does related work as required in all categories.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology and practices employed in program planning; Good knowledge of educational programs; good knowledge of public information and public relations techniques; ability to adapt to various socio-economic groups and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others; ability to work flexible hours including evenings; cultural sensitivity; organizational skill; skill with public speaking; tact; courtesy.