Program Director, Community School P.S. 246

Title: Program Director, Community Schools

Reports To: Vice President, Community Schools

Location: 2641 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY, 10468 (P.S. 246)

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Salary: $65,000-$72,000/Year

Job Summary: The Program Director manages all aspects of the after-school program including; the creative development, design, and overall implementation of all day-time activities. This position supervises after school staff; cultivates and maintains partnerships with external stakeholders and DOE staff. The Program Coordinator collaborates and supports in the leadership of all Good Shepherd Services events.

Major Duties:

• The Director will oversee all aspects of the development and execution of the Community School Model.
• Work with the Principal and school leadership to maintain a focus on results and tracking progress according to Comprehensive Education Plan goals.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators and staff to develop, implement, and assess the Community School initiatives within the school.
• Identify high-need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor the impact of interventions.
• Develop strong relationships with parents, students, and teachers.
• Identify the needs of chronically absent and high-needs students, apply interventions, track, and monitor the impact of interventions every week as part of weekly attendance meetings to determine the ongoing needs of students and families to address barriers to school attendance.
• Lead Community School Team/Supervise GSS staff members.
• Administer and co-create improved whole-school operations and systems in partnership with the Principal and key DOE staff.
• Supervise overall program development and implementation of mental health services, individual counseling, youth leadership activities, academic bolstering, parent involvement, and after-school activities.
• Meet contractual/funder requirements regarding statistical and written reports, database management, and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with central office support departments (HR, Fiscal, Government Contracts, IT, Development, and PEP) providing data and reports as needed in a timely manner.
• Represent the agency on relevant external committees, workshops and gatherings.
• Mange and conduct attendance outreach, recruitment, and retention services, including attendance monitoring/data review, data entry, conferences, attendance incentive activities, and phone calls.
• Take the lead in supporting partner schools in improving attendance by attending all school attendance meetings, developing metrics for analysis and communication, monitoring success in increasing attendance numbers, and analyzing attendance challenges through a strength-based and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Organize special events, including annual Community Forum, mini conferences, parent nights, performances, and other events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required.
• Bilingual ( English / Spanish ) Preferred.
• At least 2 years of Administrative Supervisory Experience In Community School or Youth and Family Development
• Knowledge in restorative practices preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices preferred.
• Ability to function independently, self-direct, and take initiative in a fast environment.
• A commitment to work from a strength based and youth, family, and community development perspective.
• Ability to work collaboratively with strong relationship - building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.