Community Schools Coordinator

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Schools Coordinator leads the implementation and coordination of the Community Schools strategy at the site level. Working in partnership with school leaders families students staff and community partners the Coordinator assesses needs and assets manages partnerships and aligns services to support student success and family engagement. Through collaboration data-informed decision-making and inclusive practices the Coordinator helps create a supportive school community where students thrive and families experience belonging.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support the implementation alignment and sustainability of Community Schools initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing resource mapping and comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for services and supports.
• Identify compile recommend and recruit potential community resources; assist with negotiating partnership service agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
• Collaborate with department leads to plan and implement priorities and logistics in alignment with Full-Service Community Schools requirements and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) particularly Title I Family and Community Engagement.
• Research analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform programmatic planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration coordination and cross-referrals among community partners and service providers.
• Participate in community committees meetings and events to foster stronger relationships and enhance community engagement.
• Build meaningful connections with families through multiple engagement strategies to ensure their voices are heard their strengths are valued and their needs are identified and addressed.
• Coordinate planning communication and collaboration with school leaders and key community stakeholders.
• Oversee daily program operations; monitor evaluate and analyze program effectiveness; and recommend and implement improvements as needed.
• Promote and market programs by developing promotional materials including flyers digital communications e-marketing and public service announcements.
• Complete and coordinate special projects grant-related tasks and research assignments as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all work-related matters records and sensitive student family and program information.
• Work outside of regular business hours including evenings and weekends as needed to fulfill the positions requirements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies procedures and regulations relevant to assigned program and service areas.
• Demonstrated experience in grant and project reporting including data collection analysis documentation and program evaluation.
• Strong understanding of local community resources regional service providers and regional professional development and training programs.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategy development service implementation continuous improvement and program evaluation efforts.
• Knowledge of the school environment including tiered intervention systems (e.g. MTSS) professional learning communities (PLCs) and collaborative school-based practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships with families supporting engagement and shared decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of the diverse economic linguistic and cultural backgrounds of families and communities.
  Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with staff students families community partners and the general public.
• Experience in developing monitoring and managing program budgets ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management including confidentiality accuracy and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with research-based strategies that promote meaningful family engagement and strong schoolcommunity partnerships.
• Collaborating and working closely with committees advisory groups or community organizations in facilitating the planning of new events programs or initiatives.
• Using computers and related software applications and general office equipment e.g. copiers facsimiles and phones.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers supervisors the general public and others are sufficient to exchange or convey information speak before groups and make presentations receive work direction and address or resolve issues/conflicts appropriately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct supervision. May give work direction to classified personnel.
• Indirectly supervises contract personnel seasonal staff and volunteers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; speak; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in community program strategy and development; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

BENEFIT INFORMATION
St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information including specific benefits and associated costs please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts.

Required Experience:

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