School Coordinator, Full Service Community Schools, Lee Menifee Powell Wolfe, Lee County Elementary School

Partners for Rural Impact•Beattyville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Coordinator is a full-time, grant-funded position with Partners for Rural Impact’s Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Initiative, assigned to Lee County Elementary School. Reporting to the Project Director, FSCS Lee Menifee Powell Wolfe, the coordinator is the on-site implementation lead responsible for coordinating high-quality supports and opportunities for students and families to improve attendance, engagement, academic success, and postsecondary readiness. The role coordinates school and community resources to expand services, avoid duplication, and address identified needs, and dedicates 100% of work time to FSCS program activities. The coordinator supports the four FSCS pillars: holistic integrated student supports; expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities from cradle to career; family and community engagement; and collaborative leadership and practices. The role coordinates academic, social, and health services through partnerships among schools, local educational agencies, community-based and nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. The position is onsite at the assigned work location during PRI’s regular business hours, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. It is a 12-month, year-round role, including work when the assigned school district is not in session unless otherwise approved. Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required for events, training, meetings, and program needs. Infrequent local, regional, or national travel, including occasional overnight stays, may be required. Remote or hybrid work is not a standard arrangement.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and three years of experience in education, community engagement, or a related field.
Experience in human services.
Experience coordinating multifaceted programs.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with rural schools and rural communities.
Familiarity with the community school model.
Experience working in rural schools or communities.
Understanding of first-generation, low-income youth and families.
Ability to develop innovative approaches to meet outcomes.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and expectations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Computer skills, including data processing, financial spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
Access to reliable transportation.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the FSCS initiative at the assigned school site in alignment with the comprehensive program plan, school improvement priorities, MTSS framework, and federal grant requirements.
Facilitate the school-level advisory board and engage school leaders, families, community partners, and other stakeholders in identifying needs, monitoring progress, and supporting continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the school principal and partners to align services, address identified needs, and support project outcomes.
Coordinate and deliver integrated academic, behavioral, social-emotional, health, and postsecondary supports for identified students through direct services, service navigation, mentoring, advising, and referrals.
Coordinate and deliver extended learning opportunities, including after-school and summer programming, with school staff and community partners.
Coordinate community partnerships and monitor partner-delivered services for alignment with grant objectives, quality standards, and student and family needs.
Deliver postsecondary readiness services, including college and career advising, FAFSA completion, scholarship guidance, transition planning, and summer melt prevention.
Deliver family engagement programming, including Family Villages, to equip families to support student success, build family leadership, expand college and career awareness, and connect families with school and community resources.
Use Early Warning indicators, needs assessments, and other data to identify priority students, implement interventions, monitor progress, and adjust supports.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services, outcomes, and required grant data in compliance with federal reporting requirements.
Support reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement by analyzing implementation data and recommending ways to strengthen program effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission.