Community Schools Coordinator HSDB

CEEDS OF PEACE

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COORDINATOR (CSC) JOB DESCRIPTION

Ceeds of Peace is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Hawaiʻi 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) serves an integral role in the Community School

Strategy. The CSC will support Ceeds of Peace’s goal to empower schools in underserved and

rural communities by strengthening community partnerships, promote trauma sensitive practice

and enhance coordination of wrap-around prevention/intervention services for children and

families.

The Community Schools Coordinator will support the following goals:

1. 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;

2. Build capacity for community providers, parents, school support staff to better support

students through positive behavioral and mental health interventions and prevention;

3. Enhance student resilience by delivering wrap-around services and SEL instruction to

support the behavioral and mental health of students.

The CSC is responsible for supporting the implementation, integration, alignment and

coordination of the community school strategy at the school level. The CSC will work in close

partnership with the school principal to align programs, services and opportunities

collaboratively.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (based on School and Community Need)

1. Support the development and implementation of the Community Schools Implementation

Plan in coordination with school leaders, National Consultant and other key

stakeholders. Duties may include:

a. Support the principal on the integration of partners and community members into

school operations.

b. Convene and staff the site-based Community School Leadership Team, a

coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and CSC and may comprise of

administrators, teachers, support services staff, partners, parents and others to

identify needs, set priorities and coordinate the strategy.

2. 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. Duties may include:

a. Coordinate needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis,

employing a variety of strategies and including a broad cross-section of

stakeholders.

b. Support existing community-based initiatives and explore other opportunities

within the community.

3. Act as a friendly, consistent and approachable presence to support the school

community.

4. Act as a thought partner and collaborator in the overall Community Schools movement.

Duties include:

a. Participate in capacity-building activities including trainings and other school and

project-wide events, as appropriate.

b. Represent the initiative in various communication opportunities and participate in

advocacy activities to promote the initiative, as appropriate.

5. Support the evaluation of the community school by coordinating the collection of data,

timely submission of reports and responses to other requests in partnership with school

and project leadership.

6. Execute other tasks as indicated by the Principal.

7. Delivery through a trauma-informed, family-centered and strengths-based approach in

alignment with the Community Schools vision.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or related field OR three (3) years of

experience in public health, education, social work, community development and/or

leadership training required or related experience;

● 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…