Grade Level: 6-8

Start Date: August 20, 2018 (tentative)

Location: Kiley Middle School

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the middle and high schools in "The Zone" are engaging environments where teachers receive the supports they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

Working in SEZP

SEZP is seeking educators and support staff who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth.

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of prevention programs and the coordination of internal and external resources at his/her assigned schools. The coordination of resources would require the Community Engagement Specialist to work in cooperation with school staff, parents and community-based organization representatives to meet the needs of at-risk students and their families.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Implement schoolwide programs that contribute to the overall positive school climate.

Coordinate in-school and community resources to have maximum impact on the delivery of prevention, tiered intervention and treatment programs to at-risk students and their families.

Establish a network of community-based organizations that can provide services through the school and as an external resource.

Collect, analyze, compile and report on data in the areas including but not limited to: number of students serviced in individual or small group intervention, types of groups offered, attendance, and behavior.

Any other duties as assigned by building administrator.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree

1-2 years of relevant experience

Desired Skills

High expectations for self and others, and a willingness to hold self and others accountable to these expectations

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to build strong relationships with students and families

Commitment to professional growth and regularly seeking out opportunities to improve instructional practice

Belief and alignment with SEZP's core beliefs and philosophy, including the belief that each and every child can excel academically

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage interrelated tasks

Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Salary & Benefits

SEZP offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Staff in SEZP qualify for benefits (personal/sick days, health insurance, etc.) offered to other employees in the Springfield Public Schools.

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please contact sezp@springfieldempowerment.org with any questions.



Primary Location: Kiley MS
Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 / Per Hour
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Julia St. Martin
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: stmartinj@springfieldpublicschools.com