Community Schools Coordinator

16 hours ago


Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Ceeds of Peace Full time
Job Description

Ceeds of Peace is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Hawai'i that offers a 360° approach to raising peacebuilding leaders. We build bridges between families, community leaders, and educators to share resources and develop action plans to create more peaceful and just communities.

The 7 Cs–Critical Thinking, Courage, Compassion, Conflict Resolution, Commitment, Collaboration, Community-Building, and Connection–are our core values at Ceeds of Peace.

Position Overview

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) plays a vital role in the Community School Strategy. The CSC will support Ceeds of Peace's goal to empower schools in underserved and rural communities by strengthening community partnerships, promoting trauma-sensitive practice, and enhancing coordination of wrap-around prevention/intervention services for children and families.

The Community Schools Coordinator will support the following goals:

  1. Implement a multi-tiered system of in-school and community supports so that schools are better equipped to serve students' diverse needs, including but not limited to their most basic needs and academic needs;
  2. Build capacity for community providers, parents, school support staff to better support students through positive behavioral and mental health interventions and prevention;
  3. Enhance student resilience by delivering wrap-around services and SEL instruction to support the behavioral and mental health of students.

The CSC is responsible for supporting the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community school strategy at the school level. The CSC will work in close partnership with the school principal to align programs, services, and opportunities collaboratively.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of the Community Schools Implementation Plan in coordination with school leaders, National Consultant, and other key stakeholders. Duties may include:

  1. Support the principal on the integration of partners and community members into school operations.
  2. Convene and staff the site-based Community School Leadership Team, a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and CSC and may comprise of administrators, teachers, support services staff, partners, parents, and others to identify needs, set priorities, and coordinate the strategy.

2. Support the ongoing nurturing of relationships to further integrate community-based programs and supports based on student, school, and community needs for the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind Community. Duties may include:

  1. Coordinate needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis, employing a variety of strategies and including a broad cross-section of stakeholders.
  2. Support existing community-based initiatives and explore other opportunities within the community.

3. Act as a friendly, consistent, and approachable presence to support the school community.

4. Act as a thought partner and collaborator in the overall Community Schools movement. Duties include:

  1. Participate in capacity-building activities, including trainings and other school and project-wide events, as appropriate.
  2. Represent the initiative in various communication opportunities and participate in advocacy activities to promote the initiative, as appropriate.

5. Support the evaluation of the community school by coordinating the collection of data, timely submission of reports, and responses to other requests in partnership with school and project leadership.

6. Execute other tasks as indicated by the Principal.

7. Delivery through a trauma-informed, family-centered, and strengths-based approach in alignment with the Community Schools vision.

Qualifications

● Associate or Bachelor's degree in education or related field OR three (3) years of experience in public health, education, social work, community development, and/or leadership training required or related experience;

● Experience in outreach to businesses to develop partnerships for on-the-job training and job readiness;

● Experience in grassroots community outreach and organizing, including building and facilitating partnerships and relationships, preferred;

● Experience in coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school or institutional setting, including understanding and knowledge of Hawai'i DOE system, preferred;

● Knowledge of community and ability to grow and nurture new and existing relationships within the community, preferred;

● Working knowledge of personal computer software applications, such as Word, Excel, and Google Suite;

● Can analyze and collaboratively problem-solve issues;

● Good organizational and ability to multitask and prioritize;

● Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively and inclusively;

● Exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff, and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;

● Requires strong oral and written communication skills;

● Comfort facilitating and conducting workshops in front of large audiences, preferred;

● Ability to maintain confidentiality.

● Pass a criminal background check.

Desired Skills & Experience

● Priority given to candidates with experience, background, or knowledge of the Deaf and/or Blind community and culture.

● Priority given to candidates with experience or background in Native Hawaiian culture, Native Hawaiian language skills, and/or years of experience working with Native Hawaiian communities.

● Priority given to candidates with experience and training in trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practices.

● Experience in school communities and local community organizations, preferred.

Location

● Position is an in-person position based out of the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind campus.

Reports to: Ceeds of Peace Associate Director

Compensation & Benefits

● $33.65/hour for 40 hours per week, observing the teacher work schedule as set out in the DOE academic calendar and working through school breaks (summer break, fall break, winter break)

● Employee will receive 20 paid time off days per year. In addition, employee will receive paid holidays

● Employee shall not work on DOE holidays and breaks unless authorized to do so by Ceeds of Peace.

● Individual Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision premium will be covered by the employer during the course of employment.

● Position funding is only available for one year, but may continue beyond the year subject to funding availability and performance.



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