Monroe Elementary School - Community Schools Coordinator - 2977 PEX

San Francisco Unified School District • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join their team as a Community School Coordinator. This role is crucial in transforming a school into a full-service community school, working in partnership with school leadership, governance, and community partners. The coordinator will assess the school community's needs and assets, ensure efficient coordination of student and family support services, and foster a learning environment focused on student achievement and wellness. The Community Schools Model, advanced by NEA, includes six pillars of practice: strong and proven curriculum, high-quality teaching, inclusive leadership, positive behavior practices, family and community partnerships, and community support systems. These pillars are adaptable to the specific needs of each school's students, staff, families, and community, with a particular emphasis on creating, supporting, and sustaining a culturally relevant and responsive climate. This is a full-time position dedicated to achieving the goals of the California Community Schools Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required.
• Two years of experience in one or more major student/family support areas, e.g., academic support, mental health, afterschool, youth development, family support, or leadership development.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate – especially in Spanish and/or Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Experience in coordination and/or management/administration in an educational, non-profit, and/or human services setting.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, with a diversely skilled workforce.
• A high degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families.
• Experience in collaboration, meeting facilitation, problem-solving, and teambuilding.
• Experience with school-based service delivery.
• Ability to multi-task; skills to be a team player and self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills; solid knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends).
• Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for school reform through coordinating the elements of a community school model, including coordination and integration, deep and focused partnerships, and access and equity.
• Work with school administrators, teachers, community-based organizations, parents, and students to identify barriers to learning, available resources and gaps, and community-responsive programming.
• Assess school community needs and assets, and oversee the integration of services and programming for students during the regular school year and summer school.
• Support the integration of non-academic services and school priorities through participation in school site council, school leadership team, coordinated care (CCT) team, and student success team.
• Evaluate and revise student support systems and build staff capacity to implement systems that best benefit students and families.
• Assist with program evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, in coordination with the Director of Community Schools.
• Design, develop, and coordinate special Community School projects as identified by the Principal, Director of Community Schools, and LEAD Teams.
• Develop and support school climate conversations, committees, and activities.
• Manage a calendar of activities that contribute to a positive and safe school culture, ensuring information sharing and frequent communication.
• Serve as a constructive "critical friend" to school leadership, teachers, and staff as they envision and implement school reform through a community school strategy.
• Share leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Single Plan for Student Achievement.
• Facilitate the engagement of all stakeholders (certificated and classified staff, parents, and community) in school-wide reform strategies and the development of expertise in community school strategies.
• Ensure thoughtful integration of support services, including extended learning, family engagement and support, and health and mental health services.
• Act as a resource and monitor alignment with school vision and priorities, working with staff to realize an effective referral process.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate the coordination of services team, where members review, assign, and follow up on referrals, and troubleshoot student and systems issues.
• Organize regular providers meetings (at least bi-monthly) as a forum to build strong communication and align services with school priorities and student learning goals.
• Share knowledge and communicate around the curriculum and academic goals with partners and families.
• Develop and implement protocols to manage and maintain quality partnerships, including development of MOUs, facilitation of regular meetings, planning sessions, joint work plans, and conflict resolution processes.
• Support programmatic direction and coordination for on-site SFUSD and community partners' child and family support service personnel in alignment with the school's academic and community goals.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with city and county services and non-profit agencies to provide supports and opportunities to students and families that meet their identified needs.
• Implement new tools developed by SFUSD CBO Advisory Committee to monitor, support, and collect data on new and existing partnerships; create resource maps; centralize CBO information and provide a guide to developing and maintaining different levels of partnerships.
• Work with partners and providers, site leadership, and district offices to develop and finalize Board Resolutions for approval of services and finalization of contracts for those services, as appropriate.
• Develop and oversee innovative summer school opportunities.
• Assist with resource development, including fundraising.
• Identify strategic new partnerships with the surrounding community.
• Develop relationships with local community members, colleges, and businesses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account options
• Vacation time
• An inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

What This Job Offers

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