Community Field Coordinator CFC Boston Day and Evening Academy Gr 9-12 SY24-25
Community Field Coordinator CFC Boston Day and Evening Academy Gr 9-12 SY24-25
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Job Description
Boston Day & Evening Academy
A Horace Mann Charter School
CFC Community Field Coordinator
School Year 202425
Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is seeking an extraordinary Community Field Coordinator to work in our school. BDEA is an innovative public high school whose mission is to engage young adults to build a vision for their future through supportive relationships and meaningful competencybased learning experiences. BDEA students are 16 to 23 years old and have previously attended traditional schools where they may have felt lost unsafe or disengaged. Upon entering BDEA students are eager to succeed and flourish because they are listened to and respected for who they are and for the gifts they possess. Our students work with experienced faculty in an environment that blends strong academics and social emotional support so students can earn a Boston Public Schools diploma in a model that inspires critical and creative thinking independent learning and active citizenship. As a competencybased school BDEA does not have grade levels and serves students with different academic needs up to age 23 including those who are being promoted from middle school without being academically prepared for high school; those who have dropped out of high school and have decided to return to earn a diploma and those who are unable to attend regular school hours due to health issues full time work and/or full time parenting obligations. The school employs 60 full and parttime staff to work with 410 students and is governed by an active Board of Trustees. All employees of the school are expected to uphold the mission of the school to build a consistent unified antiracist inclusive community that stimulates greater student agency engagement and academic achievement.
We are looking for a staff member who is committed to working with our students who understands the lives of urban youth and who has a track record of working successfully with students who face academic and personal challenges. BDEA staff members are expected to support students both academically and personally through academic classes electives enrichment activities and a daily advisory period. BDEA staff members also work collaboratively to develop and teach a competencybased curriculum where students exhibit proficiency in multiple ways including projects exhibitions and other alternative assessments. The CFCs role is to provide a supportive bridge that allows for students social/emotional and personal growth so that they can excel in their academic development.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the staff SST Coordinator to establish and maintain a positive peaceful and safe culture at BDEA.
- Work closely with the Student Support Coordinator to oversee and help maintain the social emotional health and safety of the student body.
- Work closely with communitybased organizations to support students their families and work towards optimum health.
- Assist with the safe transition of students between classes before and after school.
- Participate in the student admissions process including screening applicants conducting student and parent tours of the school and coordinating new parent orientations.
- Assist advisors and school administrators in communicating with the parents of students identified through that process.
- Attend training and workshops designed to increase expertise in the impact of trauma on learning and behavior behavior modification youth development and involvement of the parent community.
- Monitor student attendance and implement procedures to address concerns regarding attendance.
- Facilitate topicspecific groups such as Young Womens sexual exploitation mens group parenting adventure and youth leadership development.
- Enter and update student data and information in Connects (Sales Force) and other BDEA systems to share and track information
- Make home visits to students and families as needed in support of student attendance and to ensure 100 participation in state assessments.
- Attend weekly student support and program meetings.
- Facilitate weekly student peersupport groups.
- Supports the before and after school programs in the building including maintaining the security of the building.
- Participate in the development and success of Symposium Portfolio Reviews Garden Day and other community and allschool events.
- Participate in all professional development and whole school retreats and activities.
- Participate in student disciplinary meetings and coordinate peer mediation programs.
- Facilitate student referrals to more appropriate programs if they are withdrawing from BDEA.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Administrative Team.
Terms: BTU Fulltime
As a Horace Mann Charter School teachers and staff are paid a competitive salary in accordance with the Boston Public Schools. As a condition for employment BDEA staff are required to sign an Election To Work Agreement (ETWA) annually which details the terms and conditions for the work year at the school. While the school generally follows the BPS calendar it requires additional planning time before after or during the year as agreed upon in the ETWA. CFC hours are from 9:00 4:30 pm with 30 min lunch undisturbed Monday through Thursday and 9:00 4:00 pm on Fridays. However hours may vary according to student needs. Common planning time program department and committee meetings and professional development take place on Wednesday and Friday generally between 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Qualifications
Required:
- Associates degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Techsavvy in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office
- Ability to create an environment which will promote individual growth and a positive selfimage
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Proven experience working with young people in a respectful and caring manner
- Be studentcentered and committed to coaching students towards success devoting additional time if necessary
- Have a commitment to working with the families of our students and with parenting students
- Adhere to BDEAs NonDiscrimination Policy (see below)
Preferred:
- Bilingual Spanish Creole other: a strong plus
- Associate Degree
- Familiarity with students neighborhoods and safety issues
- A sense of humor
Application Procedure
Apply through Boston Public Schools HumanResource website: Day and Evening Academy in accordance with its nondiscrimination and zero tolerance policy does not discriminate in its programs activities facilities employment and educational opportunities on the basis of race color age disability sex/gender gender identity or expression religious beliefs home status national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of intimidation threat retaliation coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
