Job Details
Job Location: Bronx Regional High School - Bronx, NY
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Title
Assistant Director
FLSA-Classification
EXEMPT
Salary Range
$50,000-$55,000
Reports to
Community School Director
Location
Bronx Regional Campus
Program
Community Schools
Date
June 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/ Objective
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. We seek a dynamic, hard-working, and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families.
The Assistant Director of Community School will oversee Attendance Improvement for the Community School Program will support the development of a high-performing community partnership where students and families feel supported, community members, feel connected, and emerge in successful outcomes. Coordinated resources and programs must address key priorities such as attendance, behavior, literacy, math, youth, and family engagement. Resources to be coordinated are dependent on present school needs; academic, socio-emotional, health and others. Programmatically, resources may be designed to include options before, during after-school, during the school year, and summer months
The role of the Assistant Director requires a dynamic person who can effectively collaborate, negotiate, build relationships, mobilize, navigate, and interconnect multiple systems to succeed for kids and families. The Assistant Director will assist and at times take the lead in executing, coordination and alignment of resources within a Community School to achieve the educational goals of students and their families. The Assistant Director is expected to work in partnership with others under the vision and direction of the school principal.
The Assistant Director will carry out the Leadership Team's shared vision as well as the school's requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, applying ESH's competencies to planning and organizing learning opportunities, attendance interventions, and providing support for students/families within the school and community. Additionally, managing a data-driven incentive program, events to celebrate school accomplishments, and fostering an engaging and welcoming school culture for stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Under the direct supervision of the Community School Director (CSD), work in tandem with school Principal, their School Leadership Team (SLT) and Attendance Team, to detect student needs and facilitate relationships with community-based organizations, both internal and external, to address needs.
- Provide ongoing supervision and support for a minimum of two (2) part-time and /or full-time staff, and community partners.
- Delegate and monitor effectiveness of tasks performed by workgroups and community school staff
- Organizing and coordination of wide range of resources via our electronic filing system to support student cohorts.
- Utilize positive youth development resources to improve student attendance, behavior and/or academic performance.
- Attend partnership school workshops and events to ensure alignment across all programs.
- Generate reports on outcomes of the Community School efforts for various stakeholders
- Collect, review, and analyze student data to develop new strategies and plan for continuous improvement and interventions
- Coordinate services, programs, and resources surrounding social and emotional well-being and enrichment, for students with attendance and academic struggles
- Provide social-emotional well-being and enrichment resources, referrals, and program opportunities
- Develop new partnerships with organizations and programs to work with the school
- Facilitate workshops for students and their families on various topics, including social services, family services, enrichment opportunities, etc.
- Build relationships with students, existing Community Based Organization (CBO) staff, and school staff
- Develop strong relationships with teachers, parents, and students, primarily through existing groups such as the school leadership team (SLT) and grade levels
- Participate in organization comprehensive professional development, team meetings, and supervision
- Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention, and intensive service programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student
- Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their youth
- Engage and lead Crises intervention, small group counseling, and individual counseling
- Actively participate in core team meetings, share relevant data, highlight concerns, and develop solutions
- Assist with the creation and establishment of an environment that responds to the needs of students and families while building a culture of high attendance and achievement
- Ensure accurate attendance tracking and reporting
- Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities
- Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage participants: zoom, google classrooms, etc.
- Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
- Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field required
- Master's Degree preferred
- At least two (2) years of experience coordinating and/or developing adolescent services and programming with a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds
- Experience with program coordination, management, and supervision of a team of staff, resource connection, referral coordination with various youth age groups (K-12)
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to represent the organization. written and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the school's administration and leadership team
- Ability to engage, build relationships, and demonstrate empathy with adolescents
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
- Familiar with Socio-Emotional and Trauma-Informed practices
- Must be an outstanding strategic thinker and problem solver
- Diverse cultural competence is a must
- Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred
- If hired, East Side House requires all potential employees to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination
Competencies
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- Self- Management/Initiative
- Teamwork Orientation
- Problem Solving/ Analysis
- Communication Proficiency (written and verbal)
- Customer Service
- Public/Community Relations
Expected Work Schedule
This is a full-time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Generally, work hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm, occasional Saturdays and Holidays are required. Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESH's needs.
Remote Work
ESH has determined that up to 10(%) of this position can be remote due to COVID-19. Subject to change as public health conditions evolve.
Required Clearances
- Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
- Medical Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
- Clearance by the Department of Education (DOE)
- Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
- COVID Vaccination – As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date.
Required Training
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will supervise assigned personnel, including front-line staff and/ or support staff.
Work Environment
The position is in a school-based environment. The dress code is business casual. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during scheduled work hours.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
To Apply
To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
