Program Manager - Bledsoe

About Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) is a nonprofit that partners with K‑12 public schools to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. With a budget of almost $12M, we support 85+ employees in 60+ schools serving more than 30,000 students and families across Tennessee.

• Provide direct services to students and families including counseling, student support, youth development, and resource development.
• Develop meaningful, long‑lasting relationships with students and families, advocate for their needs, connect families to community services, and develop programming tailored to the school community.
• Report to the assigned regional Program Director.
• Engage a school support team that collaborates with administrators, staff, teachers, volunteers, faculty, and community partners.
• Lead the annual needs assessment process using data from school improvement plans, surveys, staff discussions, and previous year evaluation results.
• Develop and implement a school support plan outlining Tier I, II, and III services to address identified gaps.
• Monitor and adjust services, leading the team in monthly and quarterly progress monitoring.
• Manage an annual discretionary budget for program materials.
• Recruit and case‑manage 10% of enrolled students (25–50) requiring intensive support, including Tier II and III services, monthly check‑ins, needs assessments, and family engagement.
• Advocate on behalf of case‑managed students and families, attending IEP and MTSS meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the attendance team to support school‑wide attendance initiatives.
• Recruit and engage community partners and volunteers for program delivery.
• Manage data entry using the CIS National database and the district’s SIS.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services in achieving school‑wide and individualized goals related to family engagement, SEL, and college and career readiness.
• Prepare regular reporting for school and affiliate leadership, contributing to partner and national office reports.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in social work, youth development, education, or a related field (preferred).
• Work and lived experience may substitute formal education with four to eight years of direct experience.
• Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree will also be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.

• Programming Implementation:
  Identifies needs and tailors interventions at all levels, evaluates effectiveness, and adjusts services.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clearly conveys technical information to diverse audiences.
• Relationship Building:
  Develops positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving:
  Analyzes problems, consults resources, and makes inclusive decisions.
• Administrative Proficiency:
  Completes data entry, reports, and manages budgets efficiently.
• Cultural Competence:
  Applies understanding of discrimination and cultural factors in program design.

CISTN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range for Program Managers is $60,674–$65,784.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered 100% for employees.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer paid contribution to supervision costs for advanced licensure seekers.
• 401(k) with 2% match.
• Five‑week summer break (schedule varies by year).
• Regular school holidays, breaks, and 4 floating holidays.
• 10 paid sick days and 2 paid vacation days.
• Cell phone stipend.