ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Community Schools Coordinator is responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) for a participating school site. The CCSPP supports the school’s efforts to partner with community agencies and local governments to align community resources to improve scholar outcomes. These partnerships provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The Community Schools Coordinator will ensure all scholars are successful through partnering both internally and externally to coordinate services and resources to support scholar well-being, academic exploration and remediation, and health. This role will report to the participating school principal and will work closely with the Director, Community Schools on the Alliance Home Office Equity Programs Team. This is a grant-funded role which is expected to last through June 30, 2029. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programmatic Management: Responsible for creating and implementing community schools plan, including tracking program activities, synthesizing the school’s goals, monitoring progress toward outcomes in a timely manner, and regularly collecting and updating information to inform the Annual Progress Report

• Connection Between School and Community: Serves as a bridge between the school and the community it serves by building and maintaining relationships with local organizations, businesses, government agencies, and community members to align the resources and services offered with the needs and aspirations of the community. Integrate effective education, college preparation, family engagement, enrichment, and recreation services into the existing school community to impact scholar achievement and ensure an impactful community school model in collaboration with school staff;

• Provide Holistic Support for Scholars: Identify scholars' and families' needs and connect them with appropriate services, such as counseling, healthcare, tutoring, and after-school programs to improve overall well-being and ability to focus on learning.

• Family Engagement: Facilitate family involvement in their children's education through organizing workshops, meetings, and events encouraging parents and guardians to participate in their child's learning journey. 

• Resource Mobilization: Identify and secure school and community resources such as grants, donations, and partnerships with local organizations to enhance educational programs, provide essential services, and create opportunities for scholars and families.

• Data Collection and Analysis:  Collect data on scholar and community needs and program outcomes to continually assess their effectiveness, make informed decisions, and adapt their services to meet changing needs.

• Collaborate: Establish strong, productive, and trusting relationships with the administrative team, school personnel, staff, scholars, and community to seek input on needs and address barriers to learning, equity, and inclusion.

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of A