Community School Coordinator

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $57,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) is an employee of the Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) who works closely with the Community Schools Manager to implement, integrate, align and coordinate the community school strategy at the site level. The CSC, while employed by MOE, is also accountable to the school principal and is therefore expected to plan and align all programs, services and opportunities collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred equalling 4+ years working in the community in a social service setting (Preferably in education, or social work related)
• 3+ years of experience in fields such as community organizing, education, health or social work, or researching the Community Schools model highly recommended (working in schools, city government, research institutions or service organizations).
• Deep knowledge, understanding, and interest in school and community.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Must be comfortable with the use of data to drive decisions.
• Ability to help people process difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the public education system in Pennsylvania as well as the operation of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Works with school staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders such as local businesses, nonprofit partners, and public agencies to build knowledge about, connections with, and support for community school model.
• Works closely with Community Schools Manager to perform school community asset mapping, find service providers, and troubleshoot challenges.
• Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs and reporting process.
• Leads asset mapping process and conducts ongoing assessment, including resource inventory and gap analysis.
• Assists with needs assessment process by collecting data for community asset map.
• Develops and manages partnerships with local service providers.
• Serves as an integral part of school-based leadership to support connecting students with appropriate service providers.
• Tracks services and submits weekly plans and reports to be shared with School, Community, and City leaders for feedback and support.
• Meets with Community Schools Manager on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to review weekly reports and create support systems to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Convenes and staffs Community School Committee (or as appropriate supports the SAC), a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups to provide monthly feedback and support based on student and community needs.
• Works closely with Community Schools Manager to develop and implement the shared Community School Work plan based on community needs and Community Schools logic model.
• Builds positive relationships and trust with principals, teaching staff, students, service providers, community leaders, and other resource coordinators.
• Coordinates student needs assessment and provider selection.
• Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions.
• Creates and develops a Community School Committee (e.g. parents, teachers, students, school administrators, local business leaders, and community members, etc.) with the purpose of collaborating, assessing needs and mapping the assets of the school community, and gathering input from community leaders during decision making process.
• Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs.
• Collects and uses needs and service provider data throughout implementation process and shares outcomes with community leaders.
• Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions based on student data.
• Engages neighborhood associations, residents and community leaders in community school planning and implementation process.
• Facilitates regular partner meetings, including all groups and organizations who serve students and families.
• Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers based on Community Schools guidelines.
• Participates in Community Schools and Office of Children and Families staff meetings.
• Attend capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based trainings, peer network meetings and study visits.
• Participates in learning communities with other coordinators.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Proven understanding and ability to foster positive organizational health.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and to maintain relationships with community-based organizations, families and children, teachers, and volunteers.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with youth, parents, staff and the community-at-large.
• Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to partners.
• Strong program management skills and the ability to prioritize work and to successfully facilitate multiple projects.
• Ability to organize and to facilitate meetings.
• Expertise with using data in an education, community, or social services setting.
• Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information.
• Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits.
• Reflective and seeks feedback.
• Exceptional cultural competency and proficiency
• Deep knowledge and understanding of parental involvement and engagement

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees