Community School Facilitator, Logan ES

About the role

The Community School Facilitator works with staff, students, families, and community organizations to foster a school environment that is welcoming to families, inclusive of necessary community resources, respects and honors student, family, and community diversity, and draws upon family and community resources to enhance wrap-around supports that promote overall student success. This role establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations to support the school community, integrates various services into the school, and ensures student engagement. Facilitates and participates in the Community School Advisory Board meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the development of the community schools program plan, conducts needs assessments and data gathering for planning, involves community partners in training and planning, and educates community partners on project responsibilities and procedures.
• Convenes and staffs the site-based Community School Committee, a coordinating body co-led by the principal and including representatives from key stakeholder groups.
• Facilitates the development of a strategic plan reflecting the priorities of multiple stakeholder groups/partners.
• Organizes, trains, and develops parent/family and community leaders and connects them with school decision-making.
• Collaborates with teachers and school administrators to foster regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication between the school and families.
• Works collaboratively with the principal to establish ongoing relationships with community organizations, community members, and businesses to increase their involvement and maximize community contributions for school effectiveness; develops relationships with community organizations that provide needed family services.
• Maintains a welcoming environment for families to access school information and resources and welcomes new students and families to the school.
• Attends school-based meetings such as Instructional Leadership Team, PBIS meetings, School Progress Planning, and Community School Steering Committee.
• Develops events and activities based on the community school needs assessment.
• Participates in professional development related to the Community School program.
• Identifies resources in the community, based on the community school needs assessment, that address the needs of families within the school community and communicates directly with families about those resources.
• Facilitates asset and needs assessments on an ongoing basis, including feedback from a broad cross-section of stakeholders (students, staff, families, service providers, partners, neighborhoods).
• Ensures alignment and integration of all programming with the school's vision.
• Communicates the Community School vision and mission to parents, staff, students, and the community.
• Supports the evaluation of the community school through timely submission of reports and data collection with support from the Community School Specialist, Community Superintendent, and Executive Director.
• Develops action plans and agreements that allow partners to deliver high-quality services.
• Facilitates regular partner meetings.
• Ensures fiscal accountability by applying effective practices in planning, budgeting, controlling, and assessing the use of budget and grant funds.
• Supports grants or contracting processes for services required to fulfill the community school strategic plan.
• Coordinates and aligns Baltimore County interrelated services at the school.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of school-related social service or community development experience. Experience in K-12 public education preferred.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or License, School Counseling Certificate or License, or social worker licensure is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill and experience in data analysis and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, management, organization, communication, and human relations skills.
• Strong knowledge and skill in computer/educational technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and quality awareness.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; well-organized, ability to multitask and work independently; promotes flexibility and teamwork.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required.

Working Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment and within the school community before, during, and after school day hours. Work may require the ability to move around the school, classroom, and the community. Occasional travel throughout the county and state.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal business days, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligibility for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

Pay

Annual salary range: $91,115 to $146,555.

This position may be eligible for comp time.

Schedule

This is a 12-month position. Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and may be required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or emergencies. Employees may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and may be required to work beyond their regularly scheduled hours with little advanced notice.