Community School Coordinator (CHS)

This position will report to the City of Promise Director of Community Schools and Assistant Director.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community School Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Community Schools strategy at Charlottesville High School. Charlottesville Community School Coordinator will be responsible for supporting 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders at Charlottesville High School and Lugo-McGinness Academy. This individual will coordinate services and programs that promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students. The coordinator acts as a bridge between the school, families, and community partners, ensuring that resources are accessible and targeted to meet the needs of students in pursuit of achieving academic goals, career aspirations, while lowering absenteeism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the Virginia Community School framework at Charlottesville High School inclusive of a caseload of 10 students per year on a rolling basis
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school leadership community organizations, businesses, service providers, and community members, including facilitating meetings with partners.
• Identify community needs and gaps in services, and work to develop partnerships with local service providers to bring additional resources into the school to support students and families.
• Coordinate after-school programs, tutoring/workshops, summer activities
• Provide in-school support services to students and families at Charlottesville High School, including referrals and warm hand offs to appropriate community resources and partners
• Work closely with school staff to identify and address student needs
• Monitor, evaluate, and report the data demonstrating the effectiveness of community school initiatives in accordance with program goals and objectives
• Support Students in the creation of academic plans
• Support student participation tutoring and mentoring, and other external activities
• Organize and promote events such as family nights, community fairs, and workshops designed to increase family participation in school and community activities.
• Complete regular check-ins with children, including face-to-face meetings at school or home, text messages, e-mails, and video calls, via appropriate platforms and tools.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field, or commensurate experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with local resources and support services in Charlottesville and surrounding areas.
• Experience in community engagement, education, or social services.
• Experience in program management
• Must be willing to work in person. Must have a flexible schedule and be available for frequent evening work and occasional weekends
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with data collection and reporting systems
• Must have a valid drivers’s license adn meet the minimum auto insurance requirements