Community Field Coordinator (CFC) - [Orchard Gardens Pilot K-8] (SY26-27)

Community Field Coordinator (CFC) - [Orchard Gardens Pilot K-8] (SY26-27) Boston, MA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Conducting community outreach projects Some college Somali Computer operation Spanish Report writing Management Phone communication Event coordination Computer literacy Grant writing Marketing management Marketing strategy development Vietnamese High school diploma or GED Working with children Haitian Creole Fundraising Portuguese Newsletters (communication methods) Networking through strategic partnership building Computer skills Cape Verdean Creole Paraprofessional Certification Chinese Strategic partnerships Associate's degree Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Orchard Gardens is a K-8 Pilot School nestled in the heart of Roxbury, with a strong academic and arts focus and a continued commitment to growth as a Transformation School. We seek educators who bring expertise, innovation, and a collaborative spirit to improve outcomes for all students in the OGPS community. We are working to strengthen purposeful learning, student leadership, and inclusive classrooms grounded in meaningful relationships among students, staff, and families. Our PRIDE values, Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Daring, and Excellence, guide our shared efforts to ensure every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve. The Community Field Coordinator (CFC) will assist with the implementation of the school-wide support and community outreach program. The CFC develops and implements programs and strategies that will establish partnerships and collaborations with community agencies, corporate organizations, and families. The CFC will maintain high a level of professionalism, responsibility, consistency, and respect at all times.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of School Responsibilities Initiate and develop a marketing plan for the school newsletter and brochures. Establish formal/informal partnerships with community and corporate agencies. Initiate community outreach using appropriate cultural and linguistic strategies. Coordinate events and celebrations including culturally diverse activities that affirm the international heritage of all students and their families. Develop strategies to ensure parent and family involvement in the school. Assist in the coordination of parent/community advocacy and support for the school. Make phone contact with students' parents/guardians. Identify resources collaborators/speakers to facilitate dialogues and presentations for the student body. Initiate and develop corporate partnerships that will provide additional financial and programmatic resources for the school. Qualifications -

Required:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following

Formalized Standardized Assessments:

ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html ). Excellent interpersonal skills Strong communication skills Demonstrated success in establishing community partnerships and networks Experience working with young people Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, particularly those that work with migrants and immigrant families Sensitivity to student cultural and special needs Ability to work as a member of a team. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment Qualifications -

Preferred:

Associate's degree. Computer literacy. Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and report writing of projects. Proven managerial expertise in an urban setting. Experience working in urban schools. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms:

BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual Hourly Rate Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at .