Community School Site Coordinator

NorthStar Public Schools•Minneapolis, MN

15h

About The Position

The Community School Site Coordinator develops and supports a high-performing Community School strategy that connects community members and supports students and families in experiencing belonging and achieving successful outcomes. The coordinator works with school leadership, families, students, community organizations, and other partners to establish shared priorities and a co-created vision, align services and learning opportunities with community needs, and use data and community input to guide ongoing improvement. The role supports integrated student services, family and community engagement, expanded learning, restorative practices, youth leadership, and community-connected classroom instruction. It also coordinates partnerships and volunteers, helps connect students and families with services and opportunities, and bridges communication between school-day and after-school staff. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes summer months and some evenings and weekends. Salary is $70,000–$80,000, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and lived or professional experience in community organizing or family advocacy.
Experience coordinating and/or managing programs in an educational, nonprofit, or human services setting.
3–5 years of experience in an education or community-related role.
Knowledge of school environments, including tiered interventions and professional learning communities.
Ability to communicate and work with families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families.
Lived experience navigating systems similar to those encountered by cultural communities, special student populations, and their families.
Understanding and respect for the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, families, and the public.
Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes summer months and some evenings and weekends.
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Ability to negotiate and mediate to reach win-win and restorative solutions.
Experience developing and managing program budgets.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Google applications.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment, tact, confidentiality, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy.
Knowledge of research-based strategies that support effective family and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the North Minneapolis community.

Responsibilities

Build a team to conduct an asset and needs assessment with constituent groups, identify priorities, and reassess them annually based on youth, family, and community input.
Participate in school leadership, attendance, school climate, and other committees; advise school leaders on integrating partners and community members into school governance structures.
Support development of a shared, co-created vision for the Community School.
Serve as the point person for prospective partner agencies and programs, and broker partnerships aligned with the school vision and identified priorities.
Gather, analyze, and use data to inform decisions and keep meetings focused on results.
Communicate regularly with district or community-based organization leadership to assess alignment.
Build relationships with school partners and cultural community organizations and identify opportunities to align their work with the school vision.
Support multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) wrap-around services in response to student and family needs, connecting them with opportunities and services.
Engage families through meaningful methods so their voices, knowledge, and needs are heard and addressed.
Identify and support partners for coordinated activities before, during, and after school, as well as during summer months.
Maintain a college- and career-readiness focus for all students and bridge communication between school-day and after-school staff.
Identify and support students who need equitable academic enrichment, such as tutoring and credit recovery.
Support implementation of restorative practices throughout the school.
Conduct focus groups or informal conversations and collect other data to understand school climate, community interests, and opportunities.
Manage and assist with volunteer and community events representing the school.
Support youth leadership structures that contribute to continuous school improvement.
Participate in teacher learning committees and examine data and curricula to identify potential partners.
Develop partnerships with local universities, museums, and cultural organizations to explore learning opportunities.