Community School Coordinator - Allentown, United States - Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania

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Allentown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

To implement the Community School model, through coordinated efforts with the principal, lead partner and leadership team in areas such as improving student achievement through the development and scheduling of programs to support students and their families; enhancing the home to school relationship; assisting in the development and maintenance of the school as the hub of the community; and, conducting periodic program evaluations and reports on operations and outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement datadriven interventions related to key priority areas which include

Improving daily student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism
Increasing positive student behavior
Increasing math and reading proficiency among students performing below grade level
Work to align programs, strategies, and events with the benchmarks of community schools
Engage parents/guardians through increased communication and family events
Promote the Community School model in public settings to seek additional and stronger program and business partnerships
Generate reports and share outcomes with the United Way, Communities In Schools, the building principal, the school leadership team, and additional funders/donors/educators as requested by supervisor
Develop relationships and partnerships with neighborhood residents, community based organizations, local businesses and communities of faith to support the goals of the leadership team and the key priority areas
Provide regular supervision on for all assigned staff and volunteers to support the operation of the community school
Coordinate distribution of donated basic need items at the school site
Recruit, train and supervise school based volunteers
Manage program budgets, grant funds or contributions received to support the community school related activities
Participate in Core Team meetings
Serve as lead of Leadership Team
Utilize Communities In Schools' online data management system to gather, maintain and report on student academic, attendance behavioral success in school and offered programs as appropriate
Submit reports, as directed.
Understand all policies and procedures of the assigned school site and school district
Participate in regular supervision and staff meetings as scheduled by Director of Operations, school leadership, and United Way
Attend CIS events/project events, as directed by Director of Operations
Serve as a wellinformed ambassador in furthering the Communities In Schools mission, its goals, and programs
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations

Additional Responsibilities

Remain mission focused and student driven.
Be an ambassador of CIS.
Seek and recommend solutions and improvements.
Deliver upon schedules and plans.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and promote agency values and culture.
May provide offhours support.
Perform other duties as may be assigned this position is expected to evolve over time.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to work effectively with a broad range of representatives from public and private service organizations, public education, neighborhood organizations, parent groups, and local government
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to manage details
Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
Ability to work effectively in changing work environment
Highest degree of personal integrity.
Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach.

- 'Delight the client' attitude.

Personal initiative and resourcefulness.
Top quality standards for own work.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, or related
A minimum of 1 year experience, more experience preferable
Experience in utilizing data to make datadriven decisions
Experienced leadership for onsite coordination of service providers, volunteers, parents/guardians, students, and school staff
Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred

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