2024-25 Community Schools Coordinator

Description

WHY WORK FOR MAGNOLIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
We provide a culture of accountability, challenge and opportunity that encourages our teachers, faculty and staff to develop and reach their full potential.
We invite you to build and advance your career with Magnolia Public Schools and help contribute to the future success of our mission and vision.

ONE OF OUR LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IS THE CALIBER OF OUR PEOPLE:
Magnolia Public Schools bring together smart, talented people from a diversity of backgrounds, where they can bring their “whole self” to work as well as their PASSION for teaching and learning.

HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Premium free Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits
• Competitive Salaries
• Organizational sponsored benefits programs
• Generous paid time off banks including two floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Programs for Teachers, Administrators and support personnel
• Robust career development/talent management process
• Leadership/admin development programs
• Small Class Sizes
• Professional Development
• Induction Support (B.T.S.A)

SUMMARY

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for facilitating the process of transforming Magnolia Science Academy schools into an ideal community school model. The CSC will create and sustain clear lines of communication with all educational partners including the Magnolia Public Schools (MPS) Home Office leadership staff. Additionally, they will serve as an integral member of the school leadership team, and support with coordination of programs and services to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for students.  The CSC will collaborate with site staff, monitor program quality, and impact by using a data and results driven approach.  Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes strong, productive, and trusting relationships with administrative team, school personnel, Magnolia Science Academy  staff, students and community to seek input on assets and needs to address barriers to learning, equity and inclusion

• Identify and organize existing services on campus via an assets and needs assessment,focus groups,  logic model and continuous cycle for improvement  

• Integrate effective education, college preparation, family engagement, enrichment, and expanded learning services into the existing school community in order to impact student achievement and ensure an impactful community schools model in collaboration with school staff

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Community Schools model, including managing partnerships, site plans, and coordinating resources as well as evaluating the effectiveness of programs and strategies

• Act as the liaison between school administration, key educational partners, staff, students and community

• Organize and attend various school meetings and other outreach and grant related events (program culminations, press events, open houses, community events, etc).

• Effectively communicates program goals, logistics, requirements, and needs with all educational partners: MPS departments, school site staff and administrators, partners, parents, and students

• Plan, develop, and coordinate parent and community outreach activities and programs that support improved student learning and academic achievement.

• Be familiar with all subcontracted partner MOUs and oversee successful implementation of services.

• Coordinate and work with the Community School Advisory Committee, school administrators, teachers, community-based organizations, parents and students to identify barriers to learning, available resources and gaps, and to develop programming that is community responsive including a referral process to community based services. 

• Analyze performance measures, school results data (internal and external) and/or program quality to determine the successful implementation of programs and meet program outcomes

• Ensure that transformative progress is made towards meeting grant indicators and objectives and supports the academic, post-secondary, and enrichment goals of students

• Coordinate the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure ongoing program effectiveness of services and program outcome measures

• Develop, manage, and coordinate documents and data collection systems needed for internal and external program audits and compliance requirements

• Ensure the timely submission of all required reports and supporting materials to the Chief External Officer and requisition agencies. 

• Maintain and manage documentation relating to staff performance issues; provide guidance to staff as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or equivalent plus 3 years minimum experience in community, social/human service, public school system and/or volunteer work. Commensurate work experience in community development, education, social/human service, public school system and/or volunteer work field may substitute for education requirement

• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory/management-level position; operating one or more programs in a non-profit, education or school environment  

• Proven track record in achieving results in working in youth development, academic enrichment and/or family support programs. 1-2 years minimum experience collecting, inputting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to drive program results, strongly preferred

• Broad understanding of Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). Broad understanding of cradle-to-college-and-career models

•  Experience working with and leading community partnerships; Ability to work with various stakeholders such as administrators, teachers, parents and students

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Self-starter, organized and detail-oriented. Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines while working under pressure

• Experience working with individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds

• Familiarity working with similar population as service area

• Bilingual Spanish and English, strongly preferred

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (some weekends, some evenings required)

• Strong computer skills and a complete knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

• Must pass a criminal background check (Livescan fingerprinting), with both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), prior to beginning employment.

• Must present proof of negative Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) prior to beginning employment dated within 60 days.

• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between work sites. If applicable, will be required to provide proof of current California driver license, acceptable driving record (current DMV H6 printout), and current liability auto insurance.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000