Community School Coordinator, Full-time, Voyageurs Expeditionary School (6-12th grade) - Bemidji, MN

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community school strategy at the site level. The Community School Coordinator works in partnership with the school administrator, families, students, and the site-based Leadership Team to assess the school community’s needs and assets, manage partnerships, and co-create a learning environment that supports a thriving school community where students flourish. The Community School Coordinator must work to create a high-performing Community School strategy wherein community members are connected, students and families are supported, and experience belonging and successful outcomes emerge.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice

• Build a team to implement an asset and needs assessment, in partnership with all constituent groups to identify clear priorities, which will be re-assessed each year based on youth, family, and community voices.
• Participate in the school leadership team, attendance team, school climate, and other committees and advise the principal on how to integrate partners and community members into these committees and other school governance structures.
• Support the development of a co-created vision for the community school.
• Act as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school and help broker new partnerships that are aligned with the school vision and address the priorities identified by assets and needs assessment including but not limited to expanded learning and enrichment opportunities, health services, parent/family engagement, programming with local universities, and mental health services.
• Gather, analyze, and use data to inform decisions and keep meeting results focused.
• Regularly communicate with district or community-based organization leadership to assess alignment.

Integrated Student Supports

• Build strong relationships with school partners and diverse community stakeholders and identify opportunities for them to align with the school vision.
• Support MTSS wrap-around services in response to student and family needs (individual and school) that ensure that students are being connected to opportunities and services.

Family and Community Engagement

• Connect in meaningful ways with families through various means to ensure their voices are heard, their wisdom shared, and needs are being identified and met.
• Lead or participate in family engagement events with the school and community partners.
• Coordinate educational opportunities for the family ‒ related to academics, basic life skills, or other identified needs.
• Support the development of family leadership structures and support educator pipelines.

Expanded and Enriched Learning Opportunities

• Support and identify partners for coordinated activities before, during, or after school, as well as the summer months. Maintain a lens of college/career readiness for all students.
• Bridge communication between school day and afterschool staff.
• Identify and provide support for students needing equitable academic enrichment (e.g. tutoring and credit recovery).

Culture of Belonging, Safety and Care

• Support the implementation of restorative practices throughout the entire school.
• Conduct periodic focus groups or informal conversations and collect other data to understand school climate and community interests and opportunities.
• Manage and assist with volunteer and community events representing the school.
• Support the development of youth leadership structures in support of continuous school improvement.

Rigorous, Community Connected Classroom Instruction

• Participate in teacher learning committees, and examine data and curricula to explore potential partners.
• Cultivate partnerships with local universities, museums, and cultural organizations to explore learning opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and/or managing programs in an educational, non-profit, or human services setting
• 3-5 years of experience in education or community-related role
• Knowledge of school environment ‒ tiered interventions, professional learning communities, etc.
• Ability to communicate and work with families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families
• Lived experience navigating systems similar to cultural communities, special student populations, and their families
• Understand and respect the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, students, families, and the public
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes summer months, some evenings, and some weekends
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Ability to negotiate and mediate to attain win-win situations
• Experience developing and managing program budgets
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Computer literacy to include the use of Microsoft Word and Google applications
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, tact, confidentiality, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy
• Knowledge of research-based strategies that support powerful family and community engagement

School Description

Voyageurs Expeditionary School is a 6-12th grade innovative public charter school located in the beautiful Northwoods of Bemidji, MN. The mission of VES is to provide students with the necessary tools to lead productive lives through hands-on learning, service to others, and environmental stewardship. VES has a dedicated, supportive team of talented educators who have a passion for student-centered learning. The staff works continually to build strong relationships with students and families to create a welcoming learning environment for all students, staff, and families.

• Welcoming, inclusive, and exciting work environment
• Teacher autonomy, flexibility, and creativity welcomed
• Competitive salaries and FULL medical, dental, and life paid
• Opportunities to travel
• Small school community and small class sizes
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 100% medical and dental paid
• Payment in accordance with the VES School Board agreement.

Application Instructions/Comments

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references with contact information to Ryan Haasch, Executive Director, at

Position open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000