Community Schools - Community Impact Specialist

Community Schools
- Community Impact Specialist

UCP Pine Hills Campus
- Orlando, FL 32808

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job Summary: The Community Impact Specialist leads the implementation and coordination of the Community School strategy at the assigned UCP Charter School campus as part of the U.S. Department of Education Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grant administered through the University of Central Florida Center for Community Schools. Working in close collaboration with the school principal, UCP district liaison and leadership team, the UCF Center for Community Schools, university partners, families, and community organizations, the Community Impact Specialist helps integrate academic, wellness, and family engagement supports that remove barriers to learning and strengthen student success.

The Community Impact Specialist ensures the effective implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of Community School programming with a focus on:
Expanded learning opportunities, Student attendance and engagement, Integrated student and family supports, Community-connected classrooms, Family and community partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

Community School Program Leadership
• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Community School strategy at the assigned UCP Charter School site.
• Facilitate implementation of initiatives aligned with Full-Service Community School pillars, including expanded learning, integrated student supports, family engagement, and collaborative leadership.
• Work closely with the school principal and leadership team to ensure Community School programming aligns with school improvement priorities and student needs.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the site-level Community School Continuous Improvement Plan, including needs assessment, asset mapping, goal setting, and strategic planning.
• Support programs that promote student academic success, improved attendance, school climate, and overall student well-being.

Expanded Learning & Student Support Coordination
• Supervise and collaborate with the Expanded Learning Coordinator (UACS-ELC) to implement tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, and academic support programs.
• Coordinate expanded learning opportunities including after-school, enrichment, mentoring, and university-supported programming.
• Work with school staff and community partners to provide integrated wellness supports, including mental health resources, family support services, and access to community-based services.
• Ensure programs are inclusive and responsive to the needs of students with and without disabilities, consistent with UCP's inclusive educational model.

University & Community Partnership Development
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with UCF, local universities, community organizations, and service providers to support Community School programming.
• Coordinate university engagement opportunities including student internships, service-learning projects, volunteers, and mentoring programs.
• Build partnerships that support family services, health supports, workforce exposure, and community engagement opportunities.
• Facilitate collaboration among educators, families, and community partners to strengthen student outcomes.

Family and Community Engagement
• Develop and implement strategies that strengthen family engagement and leadership within the school community.
• Organize events and activities such as family workshops, parent education programs, community resource fairs, and university engagement opportunities.
• Serve as a key liaison connecting families with school resources, community services, and university programs.

Grant Implementation, Data Collection, and Reporting
• Ensure accurate data collection and documentation related to Community School programming.
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