Community Field Coordinator (CFC) - [Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot] (Temporary Vacancy / Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a paraprofessional on leave. The position is expected to end on the last day of school when the current paraprofessional returns to work. At that time, the covering paraprofessional will be terminated from the position. This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by the first day of school. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. The Community Field Coordinator (CFC) will assist with the implementation of the school-wide support and community outreach program. The CFC develops and implements programs and strategies that will establish partnerships and collaborations with community agencies, corporate organizations, and families. The CFC will maintain a high level of professionalism, responsibility, consistency, and respect at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated success in establishing community partnerships and networks
Experience working with young people
Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, particularly those that work with migrants and immigrant families
Sensitivity to student cultural and special needs
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Computer literacy.
Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and report writing of projects.
Proven managerial expertise in an urban setting.
Experience working in urban schools.
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop a marketing plan for the school newsletter and brochures.
Establish formal/informal partnerships with community and corporate agencies.
Initiate community outreach using appropriate cultural and linguistic strategies.
Coordinate events and celebrations including culturally diverse activities that affirm the international heritage of all students and their families.
Develop strategies to ensure parent and family involvement in the school.
Assist in the coordination of parent/community advocacy and support for the school.
Make phone contact with students' parents/guardians.
Identify resources collaborators/speakers to facilitate dialogues and presentations for the student body.
Initiate and develop corporate partnerships that will provide additional financial and programmatic resources for the school.