Peaceful School is currently hiring for the following positions:
Peaceful Schools is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Community Schools Coordinator that will be based out of the Syracuse City School District.
The successful candidate should be an education or social service professional with expertise in community organizing, public health administration, or human services. The Community Schools Coordinator will create, strengthen, and maintain the bridge between the school and the community. Coordinators provide collaborative leadership to support a continuum of services for children, families, and community members within a school neighborhood. Specific focus will be given to activities that promote a whole-child, whole-family approach to optimal health throughout the community. This position will be based out of the Syracuse City School District.
Under the supervision of the Peaceful Schools Director of Community Schools, the Coordinator will work in close partnership with the building principal and school stakeholders to plan, recruit, manage, and coordinate student supports and services provided by an array of community partners. The coordinator will facilitate the development of an Optimal Health Plan specific to the assigned school site, aligned with the School Improvement Plan.
Community Schools Coordinator Responsibilities and Qualifications:
· Responsible for all aspects of developing the Community Schools model and programming in partnership with and under the direction of the Peaceful Schools Director of Community Schools
· Support the process of conducting a Needs & Assets Assessment, working with designated district and building data managers/teams to organize the data for presentation to stakeholders, working with identified teams to make sense of the data and to drive decision making.
· Organize and oversee assets and needs assessments on an ongoing basis and seek input from teachers, schools, school staff, parents, and students to determine ongoing needs of students and families.
· Guide and facilitate the development of a Community Schools plan specific to the assigned site, aligned with the District Community Schools goals and objectives and aligned with the school Educational Plan.
· Develop a work plan corresponding to the Community Schools goals and objectives.
· Support the coordination to implement a menu of needs-driven, high-quality programs and services in adherence with the community school model, including but not limited to expanded learning opportunities, health services, parent/family engagement adult education, direct material assistance, and interventions targeted to chronically absent students.
· Ensure alignment and integration of all programming with the district and building leaderships vision and family engagement priorities.
· Support initiative coordination in collaboration with the building principal, providing leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within the school, aligning the work of partners with school improvement goals.
· Coordinate the delivery of training and technical assistance to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of services, programs, and communication efforts.
· Serve as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, facilitate alliances, and help to broker new partnerships with City agencies and not-for profits partners that are aligned with school goals and needs, establishing a continuum of services for students.
· Develop strong relationships with teachers, parents, and students.
· Build relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities outside of typical school hours including nights, weekends and during school recess.
· Support evaluation of the community school by participating in the coordination of data collection, timely submission of reports and responses to other requests for information
· Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track progress.
· Participate in capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based trainings, network meetings, and with the principal ensure the participation of other site-based staff as needed or required.
· Represent the community school strategy in various public forums as needed and participate in advocacy activities to promote the community school strategy.
· Assist school and partner agencies with resource management and development, including fund development and grant maintenance.
· Coordinate the allocation of space for student and family support services, and for special events.
· Collaborate and coordinate with the Community Schools Assistant(s) to align requested tasks with project priorities and to schedule requested supports.
· Actively participate in Peaceful Schools staff trainings and meetings, as well as in select school-based trainings and meetings.
· Reflect the mission and vision of Peaceful Schools.
· Display strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, and problem-solving skills in line with the Peaceful Schools Core Values.
· Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.
· Follow all company policies, procedures, and protocols.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Human Services or related field preferred.
· Specialization in community organizing preferred.
· Experience working within a social service or K-12 setting preferred.
· Knowledge and experience planning and conducting professional development or large group presentation.
· Computer and social media literate including basics in Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and on-line media social media platforms.
Position is full-time, 12 months, M-F, working 40 hours per week. Day-to-day schedule will be determined based on hours of the program and demands. The position will require evening and weekend availability to conduct events and meet with parents and community stakeholders outside of the typical work-day schedule. The position is located in Syracuse, NY. Peaceful Schools is offering a competitive salary, generous time-off, Simple IRA (with a match up to 3% – fully vested upon entering the plan), medical, vision, and dental insurance, training and ongoing support throughout the summer and school year.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@peacefulschools.com. Please highlight your youth development or other community-based experience in your letter. All applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt. Peaceful Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $44,200 – $48,100 depending on experience.
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