COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR

Minidoka County School District•HEYBURN, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The principal function of the Community School Coordinator classification is to coordinate, implement, and oversee services in the school as they relate to the four pillars of community schools (integrated student supports, expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, active family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership and practices); have weekly contact with school staff; work with state program staff and other schools; collaborate with area businesses and community members; and work toward systemic change within the school and community to develop school reform. The Community School Coordinator will be the key resource for data collection, reporting and documentation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalence required
Knowledge of different funding streams for youth and school initiatives
Knowledge of issues and trends affecting youth (e.g. low expectations, attitudinal or environmental barriers, need for social integration)
Knowledge of tools and processes for working with community partners
Knowledge of effective, positive interpersonal skills
Working collaboratively within a team
Efficient time management skills
Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality rights as they relate to youth
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of principles and procedures of data gathering, record keeping, analysis, and reporting
Ability to advocate for, motivate, recruit and engage youth and community partners
Ability to work positively with groups, foster teamwork and develop leadership and fellowship among youth, families, and the community
Ability to manage programs and budgets
Ability to connect youth and families to community institutions, resources, and supportive adults including mentors and role models
Ability to use computer technology to carry out duties and responsibilities
Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate among teachers, administrators, students and parents
Ability to evaluate and adjust programs based on outcome measurement and data
Ability to maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Background and/or experience in community outreach and customer service preferred
Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating, implementing and providing services and activities to students and their parents
Promotes the Idaho Community School mission through active engagement of the school and community
Provides outreach and develops relationships with families, civic organizations, local businesses and organizations
Attends Idaho Community School sponsored meetings and trainings, and provides feedback to school team and the school board
Collects and compiles data necessary for reporting of the Community School program
Gathers documentation of student progress and activities
Documents and reports outcomes of the Community School Program to the school and school board office
Supervise the grant budget, program activities and complies with all grant requirements
Works within the school team in development of program plans
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices
Performs other duties as assigned