Community Schools Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Student Support Services /
Full-time /
On-site
The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students to graduate from four-year colleges and universities. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools, four elementary schools and two middle schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The Community Schools Coordinator is a dedicated staff member responsible for bringing together integrated resources to create learning environments that help all students succeed. The coordinator will support a ‘whole-child’ approach, in line with the California Community Schools Model, with an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The Community Schools Coordinator will partner with staff, families, and community-based organizations to create the conditions students need to thrive. Additionally, the Community School Coordinator is responsible for implementing systems, procedures, and policies; monitoring and implementing projects and supporting monitoring of budgets. The position is 90% at school sites and 10% at the Network Office.
The Community Schools Coordinator reports to the Director of Community Schools
Essential Responsibilities
- Conducts needs assessments by working with school administrators, counselors, teachers, partner agencies, parents, and students to identify barriers to learning, available resources, and gaps in services
- Identifies, engages, and recruits partners to offer programs and services for students and families based on the community’s needs assessment
- Develops the continuum of services for the students, families and community members within the school neighborhood
- Assists directly with information sharing and referral services to maintain an effective referral process to community resources
- Creates, strengthens and maintains the bridge between the school and the community by creating opportunities for shared leadership and trust
- Facilitates and provides leadership through collaboration in order to resolve related issues to service delivery, access and coordination
- Assess for improvement and shared accountability between partnerships
- Advocates for students, families and community members within the school neighborhood
- Establishes and coordinates service teams to ensure needs are being met and services are being maximized to the extent possible and to make adjustments as needed
- Facilitates professional development
- Supports families during the SART Process Conducts Home Visits as needed
- Facilitates a Community Schools Advisory Council
- Collaborates with Network staff to support alignment of between schools and Network
- Collaborate with Site Admin, ELOP Coordinator, counselors, Operations teams, and other site staff
- Develop and facilitate school and network-wide family workshops
Qualifications and Experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English Required
- AA degree or a minimum of 60 semester units required
- BA degree highly preferred
- At least two years experience working with youth and families required
- At least two years experience in a role that manages schedules, facilities, staff, or program development
- Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate or within 3 months of employment
- Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test required prior to employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability in working with youth, parents, and community leaders
- Strong organization skills and calendaring skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to gather quantitative and observational data and monitor program trends
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Salary range starts at $66,000
Work Location: This position requires working from a School site locations and does not have a work from home component
Position Contingencies: This position is funded through the Community Schools Grant through June 2028
