Community School Coach - INTERNAL ONLY

Serves as a resource for school-based Community School Facilitators (CSFs), by providing tiered coaching, technical assistance, and professional learning aligned to the community school strategy. This role focuses on strengthening CSF practice through differentiated support (e.g., onboarding, developmental, and advanced coaching), ensuring high-quality implementation of community schools. The Community School Coach partners with school leaders, staff, students, families, and community organizations to strengthen systems that create inclusive, asset-based school environments and leverage community resources to support student success.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, education, or a related field. Three years of experience as a community school facilitator or school related social service or community development experience. Experience in K-12 public education preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or License, possession a School Counseling Certificate or License, or possession of a social worker licensure is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstration of skill and experience in data analysis and strategic planning. Demonstration of strong leadership, management, organization, communication, and human relations skills. Demonstration of strong knowledge and skill in computer/educational technology. Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information. Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and quality awareness. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven effective written and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to multitask and work independently, promote flexibility and teamwork. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment and within the school community before, during and after school day hours. Work may require the ability to move around the school, classroom, and the community. Occasional travel throughout the county and state.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet the needs of the school community. Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA:

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

GRADE:

OPE Grade 08

SALARY:

$92,235

• $148,354 Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: Office of Payroll
• Baltimore County Public Schools
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bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Contact Information Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 443-809-7874 sstansbury@bcps.org Implements a tiered coaching framework to support Community School Facilitators based on data including, but not limited to, experience level, school needs, and coaching cycles. Provides professional learning through training, coaching, and professional learning communities (PLCs), including onboarding and mentoring new facilitators and differentiating support for developing and advanced practitioners. Coaches' CSFs in conducting needs assessments, asset mapping, and data analysis to inform the development and implementation of community school strategic plans aligned to school improvement goals and the community school framework. Builds facilitator capacity to convene and lead Shared Decision-Making teams or committees, engage families and community members as partners in decision-making, and implement culturally responsive, two-way communication practices. Supports the development, management, and sustainability of partnerships with community organizations that align with identified student and family needs. Assists CSFs in planning and implementing programs and services based on identified needs, while supporting data collection, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborates with teachers and school administrators to foster regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication between the school and families. Partners with school administrators to ensure integration of the community school strategy into school-wide systems and teams. Works collaboratively with the principal and stakeholders to establish ongoing relationships with community organizations, community members, and businesses to increase their involvement and maximize community contributions for school effectiveness; develop relationships with community organizations that provide needed family services. Attend school-based meetings that may include Instructional Leadership Team, PBIS meetings, School Progress Planning, Community School Steering Committee etc. Coaches around identifying resources across communities, based on the community school needs assessment, that address the needs of families within communities, and communicates directly with families about those resources, as needed. Supports the evaluation of the community school strategy through timely submission of reports and data collection. Assist schools with community school facilitator roles when a school vacancy occurs. Performs other duties as required.