What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager: Community Schools (Four Positions - Network Manager) position at Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Title Code:
Manager: Community Schools
JOB SUMMARY
Supports the Director of Community Schools in the planning, coordination, and implementation of community school projects and initiatives. While providing leadership in specific areas, the Manager works in alignment with the vision and direction established by the Director. The Manager assists with project oversight and contributes to the success of projects designed to improve outcomes for students, families, and communities. This position leads assigned initiatives, supervises staff, and responds to concerns while ensuring projects are implemented effectively and remain aligned with the strategic goals of the division.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
Supports the Director of Community Schools in the planning, coordination, and implementation of community school projects and initiatives. While providing leadership in specific areas, the Manager works in alignment with the vision and direction established by the Director. The Manager assists with project oversight and contributes to the success of projects designed to improve outcomes for students, families, and communities. This position leads assigned initiatives, supervises staff, and responds to concerns while ensuring projects are implemented effectively and remain aligned with the strategic goals of the division.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Emergencies
- Evenings/Nights
- Extended hours
- On call
- Outside of normal business hours
- Weekends
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with the Director to interview, hire, and train school-based staff. Assists the Director in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all program-related assessments and reports. Ensure compliance of the community school strategy per state grant specifications, current legislation, and AACPS requirements. Supports schools in the management of various grant funds.
- Leads team members and schools in completing comprehensive needs assessments, implementation plans, and other required program documentation in collaboration with the Director. Helps schools identify goals and effective programming to support academic enrichment, 2 Generation supports, and physical and social/emotional/behavioral needs of students and families.
- Supports the development of long- and short-term plans to support the goals of the office and program under the guidance of the Director. Assists the Director in defining the scope and goals of community schools projects to ensure alignment with the division's mission. Ensures quality standards are met.
- Leads schools in developing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, government agencies, institutions of higher education, business partners, and AACPS offices to maximize services to the school, students, and families.
- Collects, maintains, and analyzes data to inform the Director of the impact of community schools projects and outcomes. Prepares reports to support the Director in evaluating program outcomes and review of data inform continuous program improvement.
- Supervises and supports assigned staff in the execution of the Community Schools strategy as requested by the Director. Responds to operational concerns and supports resolution efforts, elevating concerns to the Director when necessary.
- Helps schools build relationships with and increase the school participation and voice of various stakeholders including students, parents, community partners and organizations, healthcare providers, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience
- Five (5) years professional experience in systemic organization thinking, organization leadership, and change management or in a related functional area required; and
- Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Excellent project management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proven organizational, analytical and planning skills.
- Experience working with budgets, following regulations and policies related to purchasing, contracting, creating MOUs, and creating budget reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with external community agencies and programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience to support their child's education experience and to advocate for their own needs.
- Knowledge of grants development, application process and grant funding requirements; especially as they relate to public education.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative and use tact in dealing with community partners, government agencies, parents, students, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Knowledge of the public schools, including familiarity with State regulations and legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Language Requirements
- Bilingual/Biliterate native or near native preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred;
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
LEADERSHIP ROLE
- First level supervisor
People Management
- This position acts as the manager for 6 to 20 direct staff.
- This position acts as the manager for 1 to 10 indirect staff.
Management Duties/Responsibilities
- Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Maintains records for use in supervision.
- Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
- Handles employee complaints/grievances.
- Disciplines employees.
- Plans the work.
- Determines the techniques to use.
- Apportions the work among the employees.
- Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
Lifting and carrying requirements
- None:
Travel Requirements
- 10% weekly day/night travel within the county to schools and events.
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date:
4/1/2025
Established Date:
9/1/2024
Title Code:
B05556
Title:
MANAGER: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Alternate Title:
Manager: Community Schools
Reports to Generic:
Director
Reports to Specific:
DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ORGANIZATION
Division:
Student & Systemic Supports
Business Unit:
Community Schools
Department:
Negotiated Agreement:
N/A
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit:
V
Days Worked:
260
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Grade:
PG08
Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 – Professional Staff)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:
12
Hours Worked:
8
Job Family:
Instructional Services
Sub-Function:
Instructional Managers
VR# 24151
