COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - THE MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (02M459)

Job Details

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs work pertaining to programs that increase student, family and community engagement. He/she works closely with and assists the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, and related support staff to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of programs designed to promote and support the school's goals related to community engagement and relations, including outside organizations. Performs related work.

Reports to

Principal

Key Relationships

Maintains positive professional relationships with the entire school community, including students, parents, administration, faculty and community partners such as YMCA, NYPD.

Responsibilities

• Assists in school based programs that promote student engagement, parent involvement and community outreach.
• Assists in the ongoing enhancement of community programs developed to provide services to students.
• Assists in planning student activities including after school activities and college visits.
• Provides assistance to the Principal and other school staff in support of outreach efforts to the community.
• Provides support for after school performances or community engagement activities.
• Participates in projects designed to increase engagement, opportunity and success for students, families, and the school community.
• Improves and encourages participation in school-related community development programs.
• Serves as a school liaison to community groups for school based community events.
• Helps produce school program and community event calendars.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with families and parents on education and/or community issues.
• Experience in an area related to the duties described above.
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Work Schedule

This is a 12 month 35 hour per week annual assignment. Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of the school community, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Use of earned vacation and/or compensatory time is subject to approval of the school principal.

Salary

$36,510 (New Hire Rate)

$41,988 - $47,362 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service)

Application

Use the attached form to apply, and send it, along with a copy of your resume, no later than January 10, 2025

Gladys Dorilda Rodriguez, principal

Email: grodriguez2@schools.nyc.gov

Location:317 East 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

Phone:212-517-6728

Fax:212-517-7147

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.