Company DescriptionAHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York CityOur mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. Job DescriptionAHRC NYC is seeking a Community School Director to support the Community School effort at P12X. Community Schools is an equity strategy promoted by the New York City Department of Education to organize resources and share leadership so that academics, health, youth development, and family empowerment are integrated into the fabric of schools to support the whole child. Through collaborative planning, strategic resource allocation, and community-based partnerships, schools can offer equitable opportunities to help students navigate barriers so that they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. AHRC NYC is a Community School partner to P12X Lewis and Clark.SALARY: $70-$80KESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe Community School Director will have the following responsibilities:§ Relationship Building: Build collaborative relationships with school, community, and a diverse group of stakeholderso Manage the ongoing development and coordination of services between the school and AHRC NYCo Serve as a primary liaison between school staff, students, teachers, families, community members, and service providerso Hold standing check-in meetings to review progress, challenges, and new initiativeso Engage community in partnership to support student achievement and align resources§ Results Based Leadership: Move groups from talk to action and maintain accountability toward goalso Manage a team of Community School support staff including after-school program staff, Social Work teams, and other AHRC NYC staffo Work collaboratively with DOE staff, including the school principal, to meet the Community School goalso Lead the community engagement process and become a family liaisono Inform all stakeholders of short and long-term challenges and successeso Align community partners on school's vision and strategy§ Project Management: Develop well-designed action plans; manage budgets effectively; delegate strategically and communicate clearlyo Coordinate in-service programs to ensure appropriate expertise in meeting student needso Participate in identifying resources and linkages in the community for students, families and staffo Bridge the gaps for students and families in the transitioning process from high school to the adult work worldo Put into action ideas generated by the Community School team to move the student body forwardo Manage the Community School budget§ Data Driven Decision Making: Identify and integrate key data sources; share data with stakeholders and ensure students receive supporto Collect meaningful data to track program successo Assist with the evaluation of program and student performanceo Evaluate and monitor the service delivery of goals and objective as set forth by the Community School TeaQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years work experience with students with disabilities
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Experience with inclusive education models
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Experience managing a project budget
- Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills, and proven ability to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations
- Clearance of all background checks and fingerprints
This is a general outline of what the position entails. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. This job description may be revised periodically to best meet the needs of the agency and the individuals it serves.AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Additional InformationBenefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday