Community School Director [Clemente]

Replications•Bronx, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community School Director is a key member of the School Leadership Team and the primary liaison between the school and Replications, Inc. In partnership with the principal, the director builds relationships among students, families, school staff, and community partners to support implementation of the Community School strategy. The position reports directly to the Regional Program Manager. The director leads initiatives focused on student attendance, family engagement, mental health and wellness support, academic enrichment, and access to wraparound services. The role develops and manages strategic partnerships, coordinates enrichment opportunities, and oversees outreach that strengthens the connection between the school and the broader community. The director develops and carries out implementation action plans, identifies and addresses barriers to success, and monitors progress toward goals in the school's Comprehensive Education Plan.

Requirements

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with school-based programs, partnerships, and student support services.
Ability to work independently, manage budgets, and handle sensitive information.
Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, such as Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Social Work, and at least two years of direct experience working with school-age children; or at least three years of supervisory or program management experience in youth development or educational settings.
DOE fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate parent engagement activities, workshops, and forums.
Identify and secure resources that support parent education and empowerment.
Cultivate participation from diverse stakeholders and community members through regular, positive communication.
Manage community-based organization (CBO) partnerships, including recruitment, supervision, and evaluation.
Complete community asset inventories to identify viable partnerships.
Serve as the point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, and help secure partnerships aligned with school goals and needs.
Manage and supervise onsite CBO personnel and volunteers.
Coordinate school-based partnerships, programs, and services.
Oversee program schedules, community events, and outreach initiatives.
Manage budgets, invoicing, and reporting for school-funded activities.
Schedule and hold weekly staff meetings and individual supervision sessions.
Identify needs and secure professional development opportunities for onsite staff.
Establish and facilitate working groups addressing Community School strategy components, such as communication, recruitment and branding, after-school programming, data collection, and composite development.
Implement evidence- and research-based best practices addressing priority areas identified by the school.
Problem-solve implementation obstacles and support program sustainability.