Community School Facilitator - Westowne Elementary School (12-month)

Baltimore County Public Schools • Towson, MD

251d • $84,696 - $133,558

About The Position

The Community School Facilitator works with staff, students, families, and community organizations to foster a school environment that is welcoming to families, inclusive of the necessary community resources, respects and honors student, family, and community diversity, and draws upon family and community resources to enhance wrap around supports that support overall student success. Establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations and others in support of the school community. Supports students and their families by integrating various services into the school community and ensuring student engagement. Facilitates and participates in the Community School Advisory Board meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of school related social service or community development experience.
• Experience in K-12 public education preferred.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or License, possession of a School Counseling Certificate or License, or possession of a social worker licensure is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstration of skill and experience in data analysis and strategic planning.
• Demonstration of strong leadership, management, organization, communication, and human relations skills.
• Demonstration of strong knowledge and skill in computer/educational technology.
• Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and quality awareness.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven effective written and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to multitask and work independently, promote flexibility and teamwork.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the development of the community schools program plan, conducts need assessments and data gathering for planning, involves community partners in training and planning, and educates community partners on project responsibilities and procedures.
• Convenes and staffs the site-based Community School Committee, a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups.
• Facilitates the development of a strategic plan that reflects the priorities of multiple stakeholder groups/partners.
• Organizes, trains, and develops parent/family and community leaders and connects them with school decision-making.
• Collaborates with teachers and school administrators to foster regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication between the school and families.
• Works collaboratively with the principal to establish ongoing relationships with community organizations, community members, and businesses to increase their involvement and maximize community contributions for school effectiveness; develop relationships with community organizations that provide needed family services.
• Maintains a welcoming environment for families to access school information and resources and welcomes new students and families to the school.
• Attends school-based meetings that may include Instructional Leadership Team, PBIS meetings, School Progress Planning, Community School Steering Committee etc.
• Develops events and activities based on the community school needs assessment. Participates in professional development related to the Community School program.
• Identifies resources in the community, based on the community school needs assessment, that address the needs of families within the school community, and communicates directly with families about those resources, as needed.
• Facilitates asset and needs assessments on an ongoing basis that includes feedback from a broad cross-section of stakeholders (students, staff, families, service providers, partners, neighborhoods).
• Ensures alignment and integration of all programming with the school's vision. Communicates the Community School vision and mission to parents, staff, students, and community.
• Supports the evaluation of the community school through timely submission of reports and data collection with support from the Community School Specialist, Community Superintendent and Executive Director.
• Develops the necessary action plans and agreements that will allow partners to deliver high quality services. Facilitates regular partner meetings.
• Assures fiscal accountability by applying effective practices in planning, budgeting, controlling, and assessing the use of budget and grant funds.
• Supports any grants or contracting processes for services required to fulfill the community school strategic plan.
• Works to coordinate and align Baltimore County interrelated services at the school.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree