El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA

El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA

What is a Community School?
-A partnership school, bringing every resource from the community together to support student success and family strength. The focus of the Community Schools program of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is to not only support academic services, but also to integrate healthcare, social services, youth programs, community development and other community engagement opportunities for the betterment of the entire neighborhood to build long term sustainability.

Ameri Corps VISTA members will assist in developing Community Schools at close to 30 campuses throughout EPISD. This partnership will enhance the work currently undertaken by various non-profit organizations. Ameri Corps VISTA members will build capacity in issues relating to food security, health services, housing, job training, adult education, prevention and recovery programs, childcare and after school/enrichment programs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The VISTA member will support the strengthening and expansion of the EPISD Community Schools program. Members will be involved in asset mapping, needs assessments, and other activities that will help build the capacity and sustainability of the Community Schools program. In addition, VISTA members will help design and develop program plans to enhance learning, develop database of participants, organize, plan and serving as a liaison between the campuses, community partners, and school district.

Finally, VISTA members will help empower students, staff, families and community members to meet their social and emotional goals.

Program Benefits :
Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach , Health , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Technology , Hunger .

Skills :

Community Organization , Education , Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Team Work , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Fine Arts/Crafts , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Communications , Public Health , Environment , Social Services .