Communities in Schools Facilitator, 200 days

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description

POSITION: Communities in Schools Facilitator

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code
TERM: §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established
by the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBOE)

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with
Jefferson County Schools Professional Salary Schedule, commensurate
with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal
in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy
5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY: The Communities in Schools Facilitator is responsible for the overall
planning and management of the Communities in Schools (CIS) program at selected schools
through the effective implementation of the CIS model providing integrated supports to students and families. The CIS Facilitator serves as an expert liaison connecting students and families with a broad variety of community- and school-based resources and services to meet the personalized needs of students. The CIS Facilitator provides case management affording access and opportunity for students to help ensure academic success and wellbeing. The position is funded through a grant sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Education.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS FACILITATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Engages a school-based support team, including teachers, staff, and administrators, to nurture
relationships between school and community for coordination of CIS program and services.
2. Completes referrals for students and families to school- and community-based services.
3. Recruits and trains volunteers to support the effective delivery of services.
4. Coordinates delivery of evidence-based services to address school-wide and individual
students’ needs through targeted and individualized support.
5. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of CIS program and services through systematic
data collection and analysis, including an annual assessment of the program.
6. Evaluates the effectiveness of services and outcomes to meet individualized student goals.
7. Is responsible for the completion and maintenance of forms, reports and other documentation.
8. Participates actively in school-, district-, and state-level meetings to support CIS program
implementation and school improvement.
9. Adheres to all school, county, and state policies and procedures.
10. Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in education, social work, or a related field required.
• Knowledge of community service providers and community support organizations.
• Knowledge of best practices in service delivery as well as child development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals amidst ambiguity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills employing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Passion and resolve for the critical role of education to improve the lives of all learners.

Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described 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 reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 30 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.