Community School Director - Queens Academy High School

Commonpoint • Flushing, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Commonpoint is seeking a Community School Director to join the High School & College Success division. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Commonpoint and the Office of Community Schools programming at Queens Academy High School. The Community School Director will be on-site at the school 5 days a week, managing, integrating, and coordinating student and family support services, as well as programming and partnerships. This position involves arranging, coordinating, and implementing initiative strategies, services, and resources in consultation with school administration. The Director will liaise with the school, Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners, vendors, and city agencies, and will participate in the development and management of the Community Schools Model. The role requires participation in weekly and monthly attendance meetings and stakeholder meetings as needed, operating within a framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is preferred.
• At least 3- 5 years working with adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce barriers, facilitate educational success, and support social-emotional well-being in school-based programs.
• Ability to administer outcomes-based youth programming, including planning, staffing, budgeting and maintaining accurate client and programmatic records.
• Ability to effectively balance and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/G-Suite; use of internet required in reporting systems for data entry.
• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, organization, problem-solving, and management skills.
• Successful candidates will possess the ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele.
• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Administration is required.
• At least three (3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing services that reduce barriers, facilitate educational success, and social-emotional well-being.
• Ability to effectively balance and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite; use of the internet required in online reporting systems for data entry.
• Ability to travel to our multiple locations.
• Fiscal Management experience with grants.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours, as well as some weekends/evenings for parent/teacher conferences and school or agency events.
• Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social emotional learning, Family and/or community organizing, working with school communities, and Community Schools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.

Nice To Haves

• SIFI certification is a plus.
• Bi-Lingual spanish or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Identify roadblocks to successful implementation of services and strategize solutions in consultation with the school leadership team.
• Regularly track and report out on the evidence of impact.
• Communicate regularly with Commonpoint management to monitor progress/discuss implementation support strategies.
• Manage a team of professionals to success, focused on the provision of high-quality services to the students at Queens Academy High School and expected to meet contractual expectations.
• Participate in ongoing personal professional growth activities and relevant agency-required meetings.
• Strategize new initiatives/ideas that will provide new learning and enrichment opportunities to students and families.
• Work hand-in-hand with CBO staff, superintendent's office, Office of Community Schools, and school leadership team to increase school enrollment & daily attendance, improve school culture, & eliminate barriers to success for student population.
• Establish, co-plan, and lead semi-monthly collaborative meetings to ensure ongoing communication and coordination of efforts or other site-based partnerships.
• Develop and distribute program reports to school leadership, teacher teams and partners.
• Attend all required Community School convenings.
• Serve as a thought partner to the school leadership team (attend all cabinet and SLT meetings).
• Work with the parent coordinator to ensure that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the school.
• Serve as a leader in managing existing and new partnerships to enhance recruitment and enrollment of students at QAHS.
• Facilitate a coordinated, coherent climate and culture plan that includes consistent expectations, incentives, and team-building activities at the direction of agency leadership.
• Establish and support the facilitation of case conferencing dedicated to identifying students exhibiting one or more barriers, identifying appropriate interventions, and revisiting these students at subsequent meetings.
• Work hand-in-hand with CBO staff and school administration to increase school-wide attendance, improve school culture, and eliminate barriers to success for the student population.
• Administer outcomes-based youth programming, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and maintaining accurate records.
• Identify roadblocks to the successful implementation of services, community-based and mental health services, and strategize solutions in consultation with the school leadership team.
• Regularly track and report on the evidence of impact, monthly dashboards, and assets and needs assessments.
• Host two community forums a year to connect with families to resources and offerings within the role.
• Fiscal oversight of multiple budgets.
• Host school-wide initiatives and events to serve the entire student population.
• Support a coordinated, coherent climate and culture plan that includes consistent expectations, incentives, and team-building activities at the direction of agency leadership.
• Establish and support the facilitation of case conferencing dedicated to identifying students exhibiting one or more barriers, identifying appropriate interventions, and revisiting these students at subsequent meetings.
• Establish, co-plan, and lead semi-monthly collaborative meetings to ensure ongoing communication and coordination of efforts or other site-based partnerships.
• Develop and distribute program reports to school leadership, partners.
• Participate in ongoing personal professional growth activities and relevant agency-required meetings.
• Attend all required Community School convenings.
• Communicate regularly with Commonpoint management and others to monitor progress and discuss implementation support strategies.
• Serve as a thought partner to the school leadership team (attend all cabinet and SLT meetings).
• Work with the parent coordinator to ensure families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the school.

Benefits

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager