The School District of University City
Position Summary:
City Connects is a school-based student support, collaboration program among schools, community agencies, and Boston College. The City Connects program is an innovative model of systemic student support implemented in K-12 schools in the school district of University City area. City Connects personnel, assess the strengths and needs of each student in the school and connect students with a tailored set of supports and resources from inside and outside the school.
City Connects seeks a full-time Program Manager in The School District of University City area to provide leadership in the areas of program implementation, professional development, and supervision to schools implementing the City Connects model.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Recruit and support the hiring of school-based coordinators who are conducting the work of City Connects with schools and students
Provide professional development and coaching on the City Connects model of student support for coordinators within each school
Supervise and support the evaluation of coordinators at each school
Monitor the fidelity of implementation of the City Connects model of student support at each school
Collaborate with principals and other school leaders to support coordinators in the delivery of the model
Assist in developing and maintaining community agency relationships through events, communications and committees
Support the collection of high-quality student support data and utilize data to monitor progress
Communicate on a regular basis with the larger City Connects organization on policy, practice, and implementation of the City Connects model of student support
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.
Master’s degree in human services, education, or related field
Knowledge of schools
Program Management experience
Supervisory experience
Community outreach experience
Ability to write and manage grants
Cultural competency working with diverse urban communities
Preferred: Strong leadership skills; school-based experience; ability to work as a member of a team; experience managing inter-agency partnerships; fluency in a second language
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching for extended periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards
EEO Statement:
The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org
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