Memphis-Shelby County Schools hiring Community Schools Specialist in Memphis, TN | LinkedIn (2024)

OverviewMemphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

Summary DescriptionThe Community Schools Specialist (CSS) is a school-based position, working under the vision and direction of the school principal and Community Schools Manager to build effective partnerships among families, schools and community stakeholders to support student learning. The CSS coordinates, plans, and implements support programs and services within the school and the community to ensure the academic and social success of students.

• Assesses which services are most needed at the school and works with the school leadership team, the community, families and agencies to bring the identified services to the school.
• Conducts need and asset assessments to prioritize services, identify gaps in services, and build on existing supports.
• Creates and implements the community schools plan in collaboration with all school stakeholders.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates agreements and MOUs with partners and programs.
• Collaborates with the Student, Family, and Community Affairs Office (SFCA) on programming for the Community School and support the community engagement work, and other engagement initiatives. Supports schools to build their capacity to develop and foster productive partnerships that facilitate positive relationships.
• Coordinates community resources serving the school, including tutoring, health services, arts & music, integrated student supports, and other resources identified per the need assessment and district-wide initiatives.
• Updates website to encompass volunteer, business and corporate information relevant to Community Schools and its support.
• Tracks the development of ongoing culturally relevant and responsive programming, training and support for diverse groups.
• Provides strategic and logistical support for community engagement efforts at the school, community, and district level.
• Collaborates with the school team to monitor outcomes and the effectiveness of partnerships.
• Performs other related student, family, and community engagement duties as requested.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Social Work, Communications, or other related field; Plus two (2) years of related work experience in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience totaling six (6) years. Proven successful experience working in a school setting preferred.

(proof Of Education, Training, And/Or Experience Is Required)Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

Americans With Disabilities Act ComplianceThe district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.