Community Schools Coordinator - HSDB

Ceeds of Peace

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.

The Community Schools 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, 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 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 and supporting 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.

• Support the development and implementation of the Community Schools Implementation Plan in coordination with school leaders, the National Consultant and other key stakeholders.
• Support the principal on the integration of partners and community members into school operations.
• Convene and staff the site‑based Community School Leadership Team, a coordinating body co‑led by the principal and CSC, comprising administrators, teachers, support services staff, partners, parents and others to identify needs, set priorities and coordinate the 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. Duties may include:
  • Coordinate needs and resource assessment activities on an ongoing basis, employing a variety of strategies and including a broad cross‑section of stakeholders.
  • Support existing community‑based initiatives and explore other 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 school and project‑wide events, as appropriate.
• Represent the initiative in various communication opportunities and participate in advocacy activities to promote the initiative, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Execute other tasks as indicated by the Principal.
• Delivery through a trauma‑informed, family‑centered and strengths‑based approach in alignment with the Community Schools vision.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or at least three (3) years of experience in public health, education, social work, community development and/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,…