Administrative Coordinator of Community Schools

$71,517 - $97,472/Yr

Allegany County Board Of Education - Cumberland, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Cumberland, MD

About the position

The Administrative Coordinator of Community Schools is responsible for managing resources and budgets related to the COP grant, leading and evaluating staff, and collaborating with community agencies to support student services. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information while working towards the needs of at-risk students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Manages resources and budget at the district level related to the COP grant
• Leads, observes and evaluates staff as assigned
• Serves as a member of the student services administrative team
• Assists with preparations, communications, and management of COP grant reports
• Works collaboratively with community agencies
• Develops and facilitates a district advisory group focused on evaluating the community school needs assessment and implementation plans
• Coordinates the collection, review and action planning of student performance data including overall and chronic attendance and withdrawals
• Helps facilitate data-driven conversations regarding discipline and suspension
• Oversees the needs assessment process for community schools
• Oversees the coordination of wraparound services, including behavioral health services, to meet identified student, family, and community needs for community schools
• Furnishes and interprets information/data on at-risk students
• Oversees student/family case management and outreach for community schools
• 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, job-embedded professional development, and orientation
• Oversees the coordination of the After School Programs at the district level
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• Three (3) years of successful experience in education, counseling, administration or related field required
• Knowledge of the Maryland Community Schools initiative
• Familiarity with community agencies
• Familiarity with grant guidelines/expectations, fiscal management and monetary expenditures
• Management/Supervision experience preferred
• Knowledge of Restorative Practices preferred
• Coaching experiences 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
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations