Community School Site Coordinator- (26-27 SY)-STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6674)

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides for the coordination of community school efforts for the purpose of creating positive student outcomes. At its core, this position is instrumental as the point of contact inside the school to the implementation, integration, and coordination of efficient community school strategies at the site level. The Community School Site Coordinator facilitates a learning environment in partnership with school administration, school staff, students and families, and other community stakeholders that support student achievement and wellness based in the 6 key practices of community schools: powerful student and family engagement; collaborative leadership, shared power and voice; expanded, enriched learning opportunities; rigorous community-connected classroom instruction; culture of belonging, safety, and care; and integrated systems of support. The Community School Site Coordinator must work to create a high performing community school wherein students and families are supported, community members are connected, and successful outcomes emerge. The Little Rock School District and the City of Little Rock are implementing a school-based community school strategy across schools in the Little Rock School District. The Community School Site Coordinator (CSSC) will work in partnership with school building leadership, LRSD staff, the City of Little Rock, area CSSCs, community partners and other stakeholders to ensure that all children and families, with particular focus on identified students/families, have access to the resources and supports needed to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social work, public policy, human services, or related social sciences preferred.
At least two (2) years of successful experience working with urban public-school systems in a professional and/or volunteer role, and/or development and implementation of youth development programs, community organizing, family engagement, and/or education policy preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of community school principles and national standards for success; with demonstrated experience cultivating academic partnerships for engaging learning experiences, creating integrated health and social supports, and authentically engaging families and communities for student and school success.
Experience developing and facilitating trainings, meetings, and/or professional development to expand the capacity of internal and external stakeholder groups.
Experience working in high poverty public school setting(s).
Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities and the ability to oversee a cadre of staff, partners, and volunteers.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both writing and verbally.
Ability to demonstrate inclusive and equitable practice in resource development using a racial equity frame to ground the work.
Capacity to develop effective working relationships with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds to ensure the success of all children.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database systems, data analysis, as well as budget development and implementation.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between the school and external partners and is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the community school strategies at the school site.
Facilitates the development and implementation of a Community School Action plan in collaboration with school leadership and other Community School stakeholders.
Collects, analyzes, and tracks school and student data related to defined Community School metrics and goals; utilizing this data to make programmatic decisions and provide reports to necessary stakeholders.
Manages the coordination, monitoring, and adjustment of school-based supports and services for students referred in alignment with schoolwide goals.
Facilitates communication, planning, and collaboration among partners and monitors partner relationships by organizing and participating in regular partner meetings and other opportunities for information sharing and relationship building that foster shared ownership and responsibility.
Coordinates the annual assessment of needs of the school and the surrounding community in partnership with school leadership and staff, students and families, and the broader school community.
Coordinates and promotes consistent opportunities for collaboration and nurturing of relationships between and among school leadership, faculty, staff, students, families, and partners.
Identifies, develops, and implements opportunities for family and student leadership and community engagement within the school.
Cultivates new and strengthens existing school-community partnerships to leverage additional resources to address identified challenges that impact the school community in the areas of physical & mental health, family support, community engagement, academics/education, and youth development.
Builds awareness and expands the reach of community school strategies in the identified school and surrounding community through strategic communications and community engagement efforts that work to elevate the stories and voice of the youth and families served by the school and community resources.
Ensures that there is a school presence in the wider community including at events, meetings, activities, and other important sites.
Works with school leadership to ensure that school resources and assets are available to the wider community as needed.
Serves as a liaison and connector for many different areas (family/parent and community engagement, youth development, and partnerships), including active membership and participation on school-based teams.
Works with the City of Little Rock’s Chief Education Officer in identifying community partnerships that will assist in meeting the identified needs in the school and surrounding community.