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Community Schools Coordinator

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
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Overview

The purpose of job is to assist teachers, school staff, LC members, parents, community members, and students in improving student growth and achievement by: (1) facilitating the recruitment and coordination of partner organizations willing to offer programs and services at the schools and in the community to meet the needs of students, families, and community members, (2) Coordinate and align city-wide services to the needs of students and families (3) Implement innovative strategies to strengthen relationships and help children succeed.

Responsibilities

  • Fully implements the Community Forward Strategic Plan in all identified school sites.
  • Fosters the Community Forward vision district and city-wide.
  • Facilitates the implementation of a comprehensive needs assessment in every school site that identifies parent, student, teacher, and community needs and acts on the results by communicating results to partners, identifying gaps in services and working to address those gaps, and extending the reach of strong practices.
  • Establishes communication systems and protocols to be utilized by school-based coordinators that appropriately connect all stakeholders.
  • Support school-based coordinators to assist principal and leadership team with designing, monitoring and evaluating transformational turnaround strategies.
  • Supports the school-based coordinators to manage ongoing transformational partnership meetings to work through any barriers, recognizes innovative opportunities, provide protocol for school-wide decision making and assists in establishing a rubric for monitoring progress.
  • Collaboratively supports school-based coordinators to manage ongoing transformational partnership meetings to work through any barriers, recognize innovative opportunities, provide protocol for school-wide decision-making, and assists in establishing a rubric for monitoring progress.
  • Supports the school-based coordinators to work with programming and monitoring resources at the school. Monitors and reports on effectiveness of resources in raising student achievement.
  • Ensures compliance with district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws, where appropriate.
  • Supports the school-based coordinators to enable teachers to implement best practices that are effective and research based to meet the needs of students.
  • Supports school-based coordinators to provide extended learning opportunities for students based on student data analysis.
  • Supports the school-based coordinators to provide an avenue for leadership among the school's community that supports the social and emotional development of all students.
  • Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisors and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of an unusual nature.
  • Works collaboratively with supervisor(s), city coordinator, administrators, employees, students and other stakeholders.
  • Develops surveys, collect data, analyzes data, and recommends programs which improve student achievement through family and community partnerships.
  • Gathers, disaggregates and compiles quantitative and qualitative data for presentation to stakeholders to increase student achievement.
  • Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
  • Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures, as well as other Board policies.
  • Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
  • May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required, with minimum three (5) years of experience working in public education or working with any organization that serves school-age children. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
  • Ability to use technology to develop training presentations and communicate with students, parents, administrators, and community members.

Compensation:
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary Scale

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree
Years Experience Requirement

5

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
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Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
 Chattanooga
TN
37421
US
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