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.

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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.

• Relocation Allowance
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Training
• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit  .

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

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

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

Ameri Corps VISTA

El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Full Time

Associates degree (AA)

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

TEXAS

Spanish

English

From 08/27/2026 To 09/18/2026

Simon Chandler

1014 N Stanton St

El Paso TX 79902

srchandl

www.episd.org

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