Community Schools Coordinator

POSITION:                              The Community Schools Coordinator

REPORTS TO:                             Principal at Washington Street Elementary & StudentU

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   12-month (Start Date January 5, 2026)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for the implementation of the

community schools model at the school site.

• Develop strong relationships with all members of the school community, including staff,

administrators, students, parents, and community partners

• Conduct a thorough needs and assets assessment (ANA) via a listening tour
• Recruit for and launch a School Advisory Board to develop and implement a strategic

plan which is responsive to those assets and needs and aligns with the 4 pillars of the

Community Schools Model.

• Open a Family Resource Center to provide both material (food, clothing, hygiene) and

economic (benefit enrollment and access) support for families.

Over time, the CSC develops and furthers the wisest use of community resources to create

optimal impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical needs, and

promoting long-term collective solutions. This position is based in the local school district, with

Student U serving as the employer.

Requirements & Key Competencies:

• Understanding of the County community is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school/academic setting

is required.

• Ability to work within a fast-paced and data-driven educational environment
• A commitment to the mission and vision of Student U and the Community Schools

model, and ability to articulate to various groups of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret and analyze data from a variety of sources,

evaluate that data and make recommendations based on evaluation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written), including active

listening.

• Demonstrated ability in grassroots community organizing, and leadership identification

and development.

• Knowledge of community resources supporting whole-child and family wellness.
• Cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated commitment to equity.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and effective and collaborative working relationships

with a wide variety of stakeholders and people from varied backgrounds (communities

of color, low-income communities, speakers of various languages, etc.)

• Ability to organize, prioritize and respond to deadlines while working on multiple tasks.
• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional, and academic development of the learner
• Knowledge of political, economic, and social barriers to educational equity
• Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs/Drive, and social media
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Anti-Discrimination Policy & Commitment to Equity & Child Safeguarding Policy

DUTIES:

Program coordination and alignment:

• With support from the Director of Student Services, develop

and coordinate the Family Resource Center that prioritizes most urgent needs for

students and families.

• Match quality community partnerships with school community members, that meet

identified needs and support student achievement.

• Ensure the integration and alignment of community resources and partnerships to

maximally support the goals of the principal, School Advisory Board, SIT Team, LEA and

strategic partners to the fullest extent possible.

• Coordinate expanded and enriched learning programming during and beyond the school

day for students, families, and the community.

• Assist with designing and managing volunteer systems within the school. Serve as a

liaison between the school and larger community.

Data and evaluation:

• Work with Student U Community Schools staff and the School Advisory Board to analyze

data from needs and assets assessment.

• Implement a menu of strategic programs and services according to the priorities

identified by the school community, in partnership with school staff, parents and

community allies.

• Track the effectiveness of interventions and supports in collaboration with the data teams

at Student U, NCCSC, and school.

• Perform required data collection and evaluation; prepare and present written and oral

reports to district and partners.

Leadership and teamwork:

• Meet regularly with the Community Schools team at Student U. While this position will

report directly to the Associate Director of the Sandhills, they will also engage effectively

and routinely with the school principal and other school leadership.

• Be a champion for the Community Schools movement within your school community,

advise school leadership on how to integrate diverse community partners, parents, etc.

into school governance structures.

• Establish and facilitate the School Advisory Board. Serve as a key member of the board.
• Participate in targeted professional learning, including Student U and school-based

learning, as well as local, state, and national community schools opportunities.

• Represent NCCSC in various public forums as needed and participate in advocacy

activities to promote the initiative.

• Facilitate communication and relationship-building with community partners, key

stakeholders, and volunteers including representing the school in neighborhood groups

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Certificates & Licenses     Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health or related field, master’s preferred. Experience working in a K-12 public-school setting preferred.

*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County website under District Information. Click on Board of Education. Policies are located at the bottom. Call if you need assistance.

Employment will require extensive background check.