Community Schools Coordinator - HSDB

CEEDS OF PEACE

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COORDINATOR (CSC)

Ceeds of Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hawai'i offering a 360° approach to raising peace building leaders. We build bridges between families, community leaders, and educators to share resources and develop action plans to create more peaceful and just communities.

The 7 Cs – Critical Thinking, Courage, Compassion, Conflict Resolution, Commitment, Collaboration, Community-Building, and Connection – are our core values at Ceeds of Peace.

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) serves an integral role in the Community School Strategy. The CSC supports Ceeds of Peace’s goal to empower schools in underserved and rural communities by strengthening community partnerships, promoting trauma‑sensitive practice, and enhancing coordination of wrap‑around prevention/intervention services for children and families.

• Implement a multi‑tiered system of in‑school and community supports so that schools are better equipped to serve students’ diverse needs, including but not limited to their most basic needs and academic needs.
• Build capacity for community providers, parents, and school support staff to better support students through positive behavioral and mental health interventions and prevention.
• Enhance student resilience by delivering wrap‑around services and SEL instruction to support the behavioral and mental health of students.

• Support the development and implementation of the Community Schools Implementation Plan in coordination with school leaders, the National Consultant, and other key stakeholders.
• Advise the principal on integrating partners and community members into school operations.
• Convene and staff the site‑based Community School Leadership Team, co‑led by the principal and CSC, comprising administrators, teachers, support services staff, partners, parents, and others to identify needs, set priorities, and coordinate strategy.
• Support the ongoing nurturing of relationships to further integrate community‑based programs and supports based on student, school, and community needs for the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind Community.
• Coordinate needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis, employing a variety of strategies and engaging a broad cross‑section of stakeholders.
• Support existing community‑based initiatives and explore additional opportunities within the community.
• Act as a friendly, consistent, and approachable presence to support the school community.
• Act as a thought partner and collaborator in the overall Community Schools movement.
• Participate in capacity‑building activities, including trainings and other project‑wide events.
• Represent the initiative in various communication and advocacy opportunities to promote the initiative.
• Support the evaluation of the community school by coordinating the collection of data, timely submission of reports, and responses to requests in partnership with school and project leadership.
• Execute other tasks as indicated by the Principal.
• Deliver services through a trauma‑informed, family‑centered, and strengths‑based approach aligned with the Community Schools vision.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, or at least three (3) years of experience in public health, education, social work, community development, or leadership training.
• Experience in outreach to businesses to develop partnerships for on‑the‑job training and job readiness.
• Experience in grassroots community outreach and organizing, including building and facilitating partnerships and relationships (preferred).
• Experience coordinating comprehensive program activities in a school or institutional setting, including an understanding of the Hawai‘i DOE system (preferred).
• Knowledge of community and ability to grow and nurture new and existing relationships within the community (preferred).Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Ability to analyze and collaboratively problem‑solve issues.
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