Title: Community School Director, PS 213 New Lots

Reports To: Vice President of Community Schools

Location: 580 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn NY 11207

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Salary: $65,000-$72,000/Year

Job Summary:. The Community School Director will oversee all aspects of the development and execution of the P.S. 213 Community School model. Working from a strength-based foundation, the GSS youth and family development model addresses the engagement and achievement needs of students with the goal of achieving consistent educational focus and progress. This position requires oversight of in-school program operations, including individual, family and group counseling, and family engagement activities. The Director will continually assess the needs of the school, and coordinate internal and external resources to meet those needs.

Major Duties:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Community School model at PS 213.
• Work with the Principal and school leadership to maintain a focus on results and tracking progress.
• Identify high needs students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor impact of interventions.
• Supervise GSS Community School staff
• Lead Community School Team and Collaborative Budget meetings
• Work with Principal and School Administration on Comprehensive Education Plan
• Effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities.
• Administer and co-create improved whole-school operations and systems in partnership with the Principal and key DOE staff.
• Assess existing service gaps in the school and develop resources and external linkages as program needs are identified; build and coordinate relationships to foster strong linkages between providers and the school.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with DOE staff, administration and GSS by development of effective communication mechanisms.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings for various stakeholders including DOE staff, school based and community partners and parents.
• Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for GSS and DOE staff that cultivate a positive school culture.
• In partnership with Parent Coordinator, parent outreach and service provision for parents and families.
• Supervise overall program development and implementation of mental health services, group and individual counseling, youth leadership activities, academic bolstering, parent involvement, and after school activities.
• Meet contractual/funder requirements regarding statistical and written reports, database management and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with central office support departments (HR, Fiscal, Government Contracts, Facilities, IT, Development and PEP), providing data and reports as needed in a timely manner.
• Represent agency on relevant external committees, workshops, and gatherings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA Required.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in youth development programs and supervision required.
• Must be able to engage in crisis intervention activities and demonstrate, lead and teach a range of group activities.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required.
• Experience in a school setting required..