Community School Resource Coordinator

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Community School Resource Coordinator
Posted By	Organization of the NorthEast
Job Function	Resource Coordinator
Salary Range	Based on experience
Start Date	December 2009
City	Chicago
Deadline	Nov-29-09
Agency Email	vimalonechicago.org
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Program Management
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

  To assist Local School Council members, parents, community members, teachers, school staff and students in improving school achievement by:

1)      organizing parents, community residents, school staff and community agencies to plan and implement a ComprehensiveCommunitySchool at BooneSchool

2)      building relationships among stakeholder groups

3)      helping families, community and school support their children to success

 Duties will include:

1.                  Staff oversight committee which includes representatives from the LSC, the school administration, staff and teachers, parents and community agencies to envision and implement the community school.

-         coordinate monthly meetings

-         coordinate and facilitate sub committee meetings

-         prepare reports for oversight committee

-         assist in preparation and conducting periodic community needs assessments

2.                  Identify and coordinate community resources to offer programs, services, recreational and arts activities in the school in accordance with the vision created by the oversight committee

-         obtain services and programs for free or reduced cost whenever possible

-         keep records of all services and programs

-         insure that programs and services are high quality

-         oversee purchase and ordering of supplies necessary for programs and service

 3.                  Administrative and Supervisory Tasks

•      assist the oversight committee with budget preparation
•      fundraising to support the community school
  
•      supervise the volunteers and instructors in the community school programs
•      prepare payroll for community school staff

 4.                  Other duties necessary to the creation of a community school at Boone, as assigned by the ONE            Executive Director or the Principal

Mandatory Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement the policies and procedures of the Chicago Public Schools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends
• Excellent networking and organizational skills
• Familiarity with or experience in community organizing
• Demonstrable experience working with diverse communities
• Supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications

• Written and spoken fluency in a second language
• 2-3 years experience working in a school or as a community organizer
• Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile

 Note: Candidate must be able to pass state mandated criminal background check