JOB SUMMARY
In AACPS, the community school coordinator is called the Community Schools Program Manager. Collaborates with the school administration and the Office of Community and School-Based programming to establish a community school. Responsible for relationship management with all stakeholders including school leaders and district leaders, government agencies, and organizations to connect families with existing wraparound resources in the four pillars of physical health, social, emotional, and behavorial health, 2+ generational supports, and academic enrichment. Designs and implements programming that supports families in all pillars and increasing family and community engagement in the community school.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Evenings/Nights
• Outside of normal business hours
• Summer hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, monitors and ensures compliance of the community school strategy in accordance with state grant specifications, current legislation, and AACPS requirements.
• Develops grant budget and monitors compliance of school level grant allocation of funds in collaboration with the Office of Community and School Based programming. Collaborates with other offices to maximize the braiding of funds and efforts.
• Facilitates the Community School Steering Committee. Conducts needs assessment involving multiple stakeholders, and identifies student and community needs and priorities.
• Develops clear, data-driven annual school community plan for the coordination and delivery of supports and services for students and families.
• Creates detailed timelines for each initiative; assesses and tracks project progress regularly using various computer programs and tools; and drives project completion, holding others accountable for responsibilities and deadlines and resolving complex obstacles.
• Works with Title I and other offices to develop, adopt, and supervise of out-of-school time programming and other specialty services and projects.
• Develops strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and business partners to maximize services to the school, students, and families.
• Collaborates with others to organize and lead all aspects of family involvement, adult education, and professional development opportunities for multiple stakeholders.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data to determine the impact of the community school plan, and prepare reports.
• Develops and participates in professional development related to trauma-informed education, restorative justice practices, culturally responsible teaching, and community school strategies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Five (5) years professional experience in social work, education, government relations, or related field required; and
• Three (3) years program/project management experience in a lead role required;
• Three (3) years experience in program/project management preferred;
• Three (3) years experience working with grant programs preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to independently implement, direct, and supervise a model program.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with external community agencies and programs.
• Knowledge of budgeting is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience to support their child's education experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish near native preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for 1 to 5 direct staff.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 20% weekly day/night travel within the community travel to meet with partners and to attend community events.

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