• Job Description

  Req#: 2881

  2024-112B

  POSITION: Community School Coordinator

  DEPARTMENT: Student Services

  LOCATION: 8 positions (Washington, Northeast, Braddock, CCTE, Cresaptown, Mt. Savage, Beall, Cash Valley)

  REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Student Services

  SALARY: Unit I Salary Scale + 15 days Per diem

  OVERVIEW OF POSITION: To establish strategic partnerships between the school and other community resources that promote student achievement, positive learning conditions, and the well-being of students by providing wraparound services and academic enrichment experiences. The coordinator will ensure that the initiatives and programs address and support system-wide goals and are aligned to the guidelines and requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education and Senate Bill 1030.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with experience in building community partnerships, working with families, and/or grant management preferred.
  • Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices.
  • Demonstrated success in leadership positions.
  • Ability to make decisions independently based upon experience, judgment, and established departmental procedures and policies.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information in a professional manner.
  • Ability to build trust and maintain relationships.
  • Management and organizational skills that show an ability to prioritize, work under time constraints, and demonstrate flexibility in an environment of multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
  • Ability to make regular visits to homes, schools, other locations, and state meetings sometimes with little notice.
  • Willingness and ability to lead in the development of partnerships that support the mission and vision of ACPS, MSDE, and Senate Bill 1030
  • Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Regular on-time attendance and the ability to work extended hours after school and during the summer

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manages resources and budget at the school level related to the COP grant.
  • Assists with preparations, communications, and management of COP grant reports.
  • Develops and facilitates a community/family advisory group focused on evaluating and amending the community school needs assessment and implementation plans.
  • Coordinates, along with administration, the collection, review and action planning of student performance data including overall and chronic attendance and withdrawals.
  • Participates as a regular member of the school’s student support teams and helps facilitate data-driven conversations regarding discipline and suspension
  • In collaboration with the Principal and Community School Nurse, conducts a needs assessment of the physical, behavioral, and emotional needs of students, their families, and the community.
  • Facilitates the coordination of wraparound services, including behavioral health services, to meet identified student, family, and community needs
  • Furnishes and interprets information/data on at-risk students to authorized individuals and/or groups.
  • Facilitates and/ or participates in student/family case management and outreach including home visits and family/student conferences as necessary
  • Assesses student challenges using data from available sources and seeks the assistance of other specialists, as needed.
  • Supports the Implementation of Restorative Practices.
  • Participates/leads workshops, special committees, and job-embedded professional development.
  • Keeps clear, concise and up to date records of all activities.

  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Familiarity with community agencies.
  • Familiarity with grant guidelines/expectations, fiscal management and monetary expenditures.
  • Management/Supervision experience
  • Knowledge of Restorative Practices
  • Coaching experiences

  PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

  Applications must be submitted using the ACPS web based application system. Current employees must create an internal account by following the directions listed on the ACPS website located at http://acpsmd.org and navigating to the Job Opportunities tab which will lead to the link to create an account and apply.

  Applications must be completed no later than 11:59 p.m., July 20, 2024

  Posting Date: July 9, 2024

  Questions regarding this position may be directed to Debbie Metheny, Director of Special Education and Student Services at 301-759-2064.

  In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

  The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• About the company

  Allegany County Public Schools is a public school district serving Allegany County, Maryland.

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