Position Type: Administration/Community Schools AdministratorDate Posted: 8/22/2024Location: Administration Building @ Columbus SchoolDate Available: TBDClosing Date: Open Until FilledBOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 18 SOUTH PERRY STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 24-25-54 • COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR • AUGUST 2024 • POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTNOTICE OF POSITION POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university approved by the New York State Department of Education;
- New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate by the time of appointment;
- Minimum of three (3) years of related management of supervisory experience;
- Previous responsibilities in public school administration, public school district administration, and experience in diverse organizations required.
*Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred and encouraged to apply. DUTIES: The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. This is an administrative position within a school district. The incumbent directs the day-to-day activities related to the programs of a Community Schools initiative. The Community School Administrator will work collaboratively with building principals and advisory committees to implement policies and programs, staff development, fiscal management, and physical facilities related to the Community Schools programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director of Community Schools with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment to carry out program objectives. Supervision is exercised over the program staff and clerical support personnel involved in the part-time after/before school and extended-year programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the Community Schools Administrator include, but are not exclusively limited to the following:
- Supports all aspects of the community schools initiative which includes the grant proposal process;
- Interprets and promotes the purpose and scope of the Community Schools program to various community groups;
- Acts as administrative head of an Advisory Council/Task Force composed of school, community agencies and business personnel to conduct research on the needs of community constituents and agencies;
- Work collaboratively with external agencies to offer them opportunities to utilize the school site;
- Coordinates extended time programs and acts as overall administrator for the extended day/year programs;
- Directs and assists with the activities related to Community Schools public relations research and/or needs assessment;
- Acts as a liaison to the State Education Department, Office of Children and Family Services, and other grantees for matters related to this program.
SCOPE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; good knowledge of grant writing and administration; good knowledge of philosophy and goals of Community Schools; good knowledge of public relations to promote programs and act as a spokesperson for community schools; good knowledge of community service agencies and available community services; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including community agencies, professional teaching staff, parents and public officials; ability to prepare and administer budgets; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise written communications; ability to solve complex administrative problems. APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate. SALARY: $95,000-$105,000 FINAL DATE TO APPLY: Open until filled TO APPLY: Please visit to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 973*The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.