Community School Director
Job Summary
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Community School Director collaborates with the school and other community-based organizations to develop and implement adolescent services and programming. This role involves supervising the program and staff, managing budgets, and engaging with parents and the community.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- At least five years of experience coordinating and/or developing adolescent services and programming in an urban environment and high school setting
- Experience with program coordination, management & supervision of team of staff, budget & program management, event planning, resource connection, referral coordination with various youth age groups
- Experience managing, implementing and coordinating youth service programs in a DOE school building and in partnership with DOE Leadership (Principals, APs, Parent Coordinators, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance - $25 nonrefundable fee required and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment
- Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration and school leadership team
- Ability to engage, build relationships, and demonstrate empathy with adolescents
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
- Familiar with Socio-Emotional and Trauma-Informed practices
- Must be an outstanding strategic thinker
- Diverse cultural competence is a must
- Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Program Development
- Organize Community School Team
- Act as a lead to coordinate with the School, other CBO partners, and City agencies around data-driven decision making progress towards agreed-upon outcomes
- Participates in the development and direct implementation of the Community School Plan while adhering to principal and School Leadership Team
- Aids in developing and carrying out parent and community engagement efforts
- Participates in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
- Participates in regular CSD peer forums organized by the Department of Education’s Office of Community Schools
- Managing & Monitoring
- Ensures attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
- Responds to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days
- Creates a budget plan that supports program needs and ensures timely spending
- Collaborates on cross-borough and agency/departments wide events and strategic planning efforts
- Identifies and builds relationships with key service providers needed to best support students and families
- Administrative
- Communicates with school personnel and administration, as well as participates in meetings
How To Apply
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center. Apply Online
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