Community School Director - Johnstown, United States - Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania

Description

Job Description

Title: Community Schools Director

Reports to: Director of Programs

FSLA Status: Exempt - Full-time

Salary Range:

Job Summary

The Community School Director (CSD) is responsible for the implementation of the Communities In Schools Community School model. The CSD achieves this through coordinated efforts with the school-building leadership team, the CISPA leadership, and other school district staff and community members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze needs assessment to develop and implement School Support Plan
• Monitor and evaluate service to maximize effectiveness and impact quarterly
• Leverage community partnerships to broker additional support for the designated school building
• Coordinate program reporting for the school site, and accurately report data to CISPA state office, the designated school district, and other partners or funders.
• Facilitate at least 4 Tier I (school-wide) programs according to identified school/community needs based on needs assessment and School Support Plan throughout the year
• Facilitate Tier II (targeted population) focus groups as needed
• Serve as an ambassador of CISPA through regular communication with school district personnel, students, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Document all interactions with students in CISDM with accuracy and fidelity to the ISS model at minimum weekly
• Participate actively as a member of the CISPA team
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger, collaborative team
• Knowledge of public education system
• Relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders, including school administrators, personnel, students, parents, community-based organizations, local business owners, and community members
• Familiarity with data management systems and the ability to track and analyze data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a combination of education and professional experience equivalent to 4 or more years
• 1-3 years' relevant experience within public education and/or community-based organizations

Position Structure

This is a year-round, full-time, non-exempt position with renewal based on annual funding. It is also a benefits eligible position.

Benefits Include:

• Eleven Company-Paid Holiday Periods